2007 Fiat Strada vs. 2012 Mazda 3
To start off, 2012 Mazda 3 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Mazda 3 weights approximately 220 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 Mazda 3 (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Strada. 2012 Mazda 3 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. 2012 Mazda 3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Strada | 2012 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Strada | 3 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
