1986 Fiat Croma vs. 1986 Holden Barina
To start off, both 1986 Fiat Croma and 1986 Holden Barina were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,929 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Croma (94 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1986 Holden Barina. (67 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1986 Holden Barina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Fiat Croma weights approximately 555 kg more than 1986 Holden Barina. 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 Holden Barina (104 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Croma. (84 Nm). This means 1986 Holden Barina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Croma | 1986 Holden Barina | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Croma | Barina |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2250 mm |
