2008 Fiat Strada vs. 2008 Kia Opirus
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Strada and 2008 Kia Opirus were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Kia Opirus is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Opirus weights approximately 817 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Kia Opirus (298 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Kia Opirus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Strada. 2008 Kia Opirus has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Kia Opirus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Strada | 2008 Kia Opirus | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Strada | Opirus |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 200 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1897 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |