2010 Fiat Strada vs. 2008 BMW 530
To start off, 2010 Fiat Strada is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 BMW 530. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 BMW 530 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Strada. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Strada.
Because 2008 BMW 530 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW 530 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, 2008 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Strada. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Strada. 2008 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Strada has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Strada will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Fiat Strada | 2008 BMW 530 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Strada | 530 |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4444 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1644 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2718 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
