2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Strada and 2007 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 325 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 2007 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Strada, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Strada | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Strada | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 152 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 38 L |