2008 Fiat Strada vs. 2008 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Strada and 2008 Nissan Qashqai were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,992 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 440 kg more than 2008 Fiat Strada.
Because 2008 Nissan Qashqai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Qashqai will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Strada. (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Strada | 2008 Nissan Qashqai | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Strada | Qashqai |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
Torque | 120 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 65 L |