2006 BMW X3 vs. 2006 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2006 BMW X3 and 2006 Fiat Strada were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW X3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW X3 (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Because 2006 BMW X3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW X3 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, 2006 BMW X3 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 BMW X3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW X3 | 2006 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | X3 | Strada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 58 L |
