2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2007 Volvo C30
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Strada and 2007 Volvo C30 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volvo C30 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volvo C30 weights approximately 116 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.
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 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Strada | 2007 Volvo C30 | |
Make | Fiat | Volvo |
Model | Strada | C30 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 84 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1421 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 52 L |