2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2010 Chevrolet Optra
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Optra 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Optra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Optra (108 HP) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Optra should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Optra weights approximately 1305 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 Chevrolet Optra (151 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Optra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2010 Chevrolet Optra | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Strada | Optra |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
