2012 Fiat Ducato vs. 2012 Peugeot 508
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Ducato and 2012 Peugeot 508 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Peugeot 508 (201 HP) has 40 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Ducato. (161 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Peugeot 508 should accelerate faster than 2012 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, 2012 Peugeot 508 (338 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Ducato. (320 Nm). This means 2012 Peugeot 508 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Ducato. 2012 Peugeot 508 has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Ducato has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Ducato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Peugeot 508 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Ducato | 2012 Peugeot 508 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Ducato | 508 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 201 HP |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3460 mm | 2817 mm |
