2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux

To start off, both 2007 Fiat Strada and 2007 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 490 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 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux. 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 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Fiat Strada 2007 Toyota Hilux
Make Fiat Toyota
Model Strada Hilux
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Pickup Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 2494 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 72 HP 101 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 3600 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 200 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70.9 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 93.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.1:1 18.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1040 kg 1530 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 3090 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 6.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 80 L


 

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