2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2000 Kia Retona
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Kia Retona (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Kia Retona should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Kia Retona weights approximately 790 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, 2000 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2000 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Strada | Retona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2370 mm |
