2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2012 Chevrolet Lacetti
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Lacetti 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 1,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Lacetti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Lacetti (94 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Lacetti should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Lacetti weights approximately 165 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 Chevrolet Lacetti (131 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Lacetti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2012 Chevrolet Lacetti | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Strada | Lacetti |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
