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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Strada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Strada (84 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (53 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 390 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.
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, 2009 Fiat Strada (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 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 | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1107 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 15 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 35 L |
