2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Opel Antara
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Strada and 2007 Opel Antara were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,405 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Opel Antara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Opel Antara (138 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Antara weights approximately 695 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.
Because 2007 Opel Antara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Opel Antara will offer significantly more control. 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 Opel Antara (220 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Antara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2007 Opel Antara | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Strada | Antara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1805 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |
