2007 Chevrolet Epica vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Epica and 2007 Fiat Strada were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Epica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Epica (154 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Epica should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Epica weights approximately 495 kg more than 2007 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Epica (237 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Epica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2007 Chevrolet Epica has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Epica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Epica | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Epica | Strada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.1 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.2 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 58 L |
