2007 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Malibu 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Malibu is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu (144 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Malibu (206 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Malibu will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2007 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Malibu will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Malibu | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Malibu | Strada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2399 cc | 1366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 144 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2720 mm |
