2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (153 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 422 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.

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, 2005 Honda Accord (190 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2005 Honda Accord 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. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Fiat Strada 2005 Honda Accord
Make Fiat Honda
Model Strada Accord
Year Released 2007 2005
Body Type Pickup Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1581 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 140 Nm 190 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.4 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 67.4 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.8:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 170 km/hour 205 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1110 kg 1532 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.7 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 65 L


 

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