2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta
To start off, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is newer by 5 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), 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta weights approximately 275 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, 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | |
| Make | Fiat | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Strada | Giulietta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4351 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1798 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1465 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2634 mm |
