1978 Fiat Strada vs. 2013 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2013 Honda CR-V is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda CR-V (182 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1978 Fiat Strada. (60 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda CR-V weights approximately 781 kg more than 1978 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda CR-V is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda CR-V (221 Nm) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat Strada. (91 Nm). This means 2013 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Fiat Strada | 2013 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Strada | CR-V |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.6 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.0 : 1 |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1601 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2620 mm |
