2006 Fiat Strada vs. 2005 Saturn L
To start off, 2006 Fiat Strada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Saturn L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Saturn L would be higher. At 2,194 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2005 Saturn L (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Saturn L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada. 2005 Saturn L has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Saturn L will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Strada | 2005 Saturn L | |
| Make | Fiat | Saturn |
| Model | Strada | L |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2194 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 59 L |
