2011 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Ducato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Ducato would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Ducato (161 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 620 kg more than 2011 Fiat Ducato.
Because 2012 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Ducato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Fiat Ducato (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Ducato | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Ducato | 120 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
