2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Seat Ibiza
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Strada and 2007 Seat Ibiza were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Strada (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Seat Ibiza. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 2007 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 4 kg more than 2007 Seat Ibiza. 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 Seat Ibiza (155 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Ibiza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2007 Seat Ibiza | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Strada | Ibiza |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1106 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
