2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2009 Fiat Ducato is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Strada 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 80 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 140 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Ducato | Strada |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
