2012 Fiat Panda vs. 2012 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Panda and 2012 Fiat Strada were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Fiat Panda and 2012 Fiat Strada are equipped with a 1,248 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Strada (86 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Panda. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Strada should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Panda.
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, 2012 Fiat Strada (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Panda. (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Strada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Fiat Panda | 2012 Fiat Strada | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | Panda | Strada |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1248 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 69.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 17.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4444 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1644 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2718 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |