2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2012 BMW 550
To start off, 2012 BMW 550 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 550 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 550 weights approximately 900 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 BMW 550 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 489 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2012 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Strada | 550 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
