2009 Fiat Strada vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Strada and 2009 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Strada. (84 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 25 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 (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Strada | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Strada | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 84 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 11.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 17.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
