2006 BMW 330 vs. 2006 Fiat Strada
To start off, both 2006 BMW 330 and 2006 Fiat Strada were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 330 (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Strada. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Strada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 330 weights approximately 29 kg more than 2006 Fiat Strada. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Strada. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 BMW 330 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, 2006 BMW 330 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Strada. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Strada.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 330 | 2006 Fiat Strada | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 330 | Strada |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1579 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1812 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
