2009 Fiat Strada vs. 2009 Fiat Panda
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Strada and 2009 Fiat Panda were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Strada (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Strada weights approximately 36 kg more than 2009 Fiat Panda. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda 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, 2009 Fiat Strada (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Strada | 2009 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Strada | Panda |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 30 L |
