2006 Fiat Strada vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Because 2012 Toyota Hilux 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Strada | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Strada | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 145 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
