2008 Fiat Strada vs. 2008 Skoda Praktik
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Strada and 2008 Skoda Praktik were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Skoda Praktik is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Strada (84 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Praktik. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Praktik. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Praktik weights approximately 10 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 Fiat Strada (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Praktik. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Praktik.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Strada | 2008 Skoda Praktik | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Strada | Praktik |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1247 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
