2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2011 Fiat Strada
To start off, 2011 Fiat Strada is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Punto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Punto would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Punto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Punto (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Strada.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Fiat Strada (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2011 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Punto | Strada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4444 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1644 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2718 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |
