2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2008 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, 2008 Jeep Cherokee is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Strada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Strada would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 898 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, 2008 Jeep Cherokee (344 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2008 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Strada | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1978 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
