2009 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2012 Fiat Ducato is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (175 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Ducato. (161 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 521 kg more than 2012 Fiat Ducato. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (161 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Accord | 2012 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Accord | Ducato |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2399 cc | 2286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3460 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |