2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2005 Honda Fit
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Fit 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 79 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Fit weights approximately 120 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 2005 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Ducato | Fit |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
