2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 220 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Ducato. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 2000 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ducato | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
