2007 Fiat Strada vs. 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco would be higher. At 1,471 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Strada (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 225 kg more than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. 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 Fiat Strada (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 1975 Volkswagen Scirocco | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Strada | Scirocco |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |
