2007 Fiat Strada vs. 1998 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S-MX weights approximately 252 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, 1998 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1998 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 1998 Honda S-MX 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. 1998 Honda S-MX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Strada | 1998 Honda S-MX | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Strada | S-MX |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2510 mm |