2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2008 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, 2008 SsangYong Actyon 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 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Actyon (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 696 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 SsangYong Actyon (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2008 SsangYong Actyon has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 SsangYong Actyon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2008 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Strada | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1776 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 75 L |
