2006 Fiat Strada vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Strada and 2006 Opel Corsa were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Strada weights approximately 295 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa.
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, 2006 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Strada | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Strada | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
