2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Chevrolet Kalos
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Kalos is newer by 3 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 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 90 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Kalos weights approximately 95 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Chevrolet Kalos | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ducato | Kalos |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1150 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |
