2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2011 Kia Rondo
To start off, 2011 Kia Rondo is newer by 4 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 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Kia Rondo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Rondo (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Rondo weights approximately 205 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, 2011 Kia Rondo (229 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Rondo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2011 Kia Rondo 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. 2011 Kia Rondo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Strada | 2011 Kia Rondo | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Strada | Rondo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 176 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 229 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4000 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 | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |