2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2010 Mazda B4000
To start off, 2010 Mazda B4000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 4,034 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Mazda B4000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda B4000 (207 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Ducato. (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda B4000 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda B4000 weights approximately 240 kg more than 2009 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Mazda B4000 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, 2010 Mazda B4000 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, 2010 Mazda B4000 (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Ducato. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda B4000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 2010 Mazda B4000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Ducato | B4000 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 4034 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |
