2006 Fiat Strada vs. 2000 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2006 Fiat Strada is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda S-MX (130 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Because 2000 Honda S-MX 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, 2000 Honda S-MX 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, 2000 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Strada | 2000 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Strada | S-MX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |
