2009 Fiat Strada vs. 2009 Hyundai Accent
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Strada and 2009 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Strada. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 30 kg more than 2009 Fiat Strada. 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 (120 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Accent. (114 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Accent. 2009 Hyundai Accent has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Hyundai Accent will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Strada | 2009 Hyundai Accent | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Strada | Accent |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 81 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
