2006 Fiat Strada vs. 2006 Kia Sorento
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Strada and 2006 Kia Sorento were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Because 2006 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (294 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Strada | 2006 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Strada | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
