2008 Fiat Strada vs. 2008 Porsche 911

To start off, both 2008 Fiat Strada and 2008 Porsche 911 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,824 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (350 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 231 kg more than 2008 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 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 Porsche 911 (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Strada.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Strada 2008 Porsche 911
Make Fiat Porsche
Model Strada 911
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Pickup Coupe
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Size 1247 cc 3824 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 84 HP 350 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 200 Nm 400 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 69.6 mm 99 mm
Engine Stroke Size 82 mm 82.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 17.6:1 11.8:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 165 km/hour 288 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 13.5 seconds 4.9 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1305 kg 1536 kg
Vehicle Length 4450 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 1860 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2360 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 67 L


 

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