2009 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 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 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan NP300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (141 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan NP300 weights approximately 502 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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (205 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Ducato | NP300 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1442 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 75 L |
