2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Jeep Compass
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Strada and 2007 Jeep Compass were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Jeep Compass (180 HP @ 1750 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Jeep Compass weights approximately 560 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, 2007 Jeep Compass (488 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2007 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Strada | Compass |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 51 L |
