2007 Fiat Punto vs. 2007 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Punto 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 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Strada (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Punto. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Punto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 165 kg more than 2007 Fiat Punto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Fiat Strada (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Punto. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Punto | 2007 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Punto | Strada |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |
