2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Strada and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 588 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (210 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Strada | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1668 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
