2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2010 Buick Lucerne
To start off, 2010 Buick Lucerne is newer by 3 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 3,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Buick Lucerne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Buick Lucerne (227 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Buick Lucerne should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Buick Lucerne weights approximately 646 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, 2010 Buick Lucerne (321 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 Buick Lucerne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2010 Buick Lucerne 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. 2010 Buick Lucerne will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2010 Buick Lucerne | |
| Make | Fiat | Buick |
| Model | Strada | Lucerne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 3900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1726 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5161 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1875 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2936 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
