2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise 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 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Strada weights approximately 154 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Strada | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 44 L |
