2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz V
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mercedes-Benz V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mercedes-Benz V would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz V (139 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz V should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercedes-Benz V weights approximately 920 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 Mercedes-Benz V (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2000 Mercedes-Benz V 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. 2000 Mercedes-Benz V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2000 Mercedes-Benz V | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Strada | V |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3010 mm |
