1986 Cadillac Allante vs. 1986 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 1986 Cadillac Allante and 1986 Fiat Croma were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,087 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Cadillac Allante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Cadillac Allante (169 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Croma. (120 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Cadillac Allante should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Cadillac Allante weights approximately 470 kg more than 1986 Fiat Croma. 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, 1986 Cadillac Allante (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Croma. (165 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1986 Cadillac Allante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Croma. 1986 Cadillac Allante has automatic transmission and 1986 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 1986 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Cadillac Allante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Cadillac Allante | 1986 Fiat Croma | |
Make | Cadillac | Fiat |
Model | Allante | Croma |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4087 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 169 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Top Speed | 192 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |