2002 Fiat Doblo vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Doblo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Doblo would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Strada (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada.
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, 2007 Fiat Strada (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Doblo | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Doblo | Strada |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2720 mm |
