2005 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2012 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2012 Fiat Strada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Strada.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 380 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | 2012 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Fiat |
| Model | Touareg | Strada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2967 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 58 L |
