2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2007 Fiat Strada is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Opel Corsa would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Strada (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 100 kg more than 2006 Opel Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Opel Corsa (166 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2006 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Strada | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
