2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2010 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2010 Dodge Dakota 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 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Dakota is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Dakota (210 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Dakota should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 611 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 Dodge Dakota (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Dakota will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2010 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Fiat | Dodge |
| Model | Strada | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 100 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 | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 83 L |
