2005 BMW 325 vs. 2010 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2010 Fiat Strada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 BMW 325. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 BMW 325 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 325 (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Strada.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 325 (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 2010 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 325 | Strada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
