1986 Fiat Croma vs. 2001 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2001 Toyota Previa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Fiat Croma would be higher. Both 1986 Fiat Croma and 2001 Toyota Previa are equipped with a 1,995 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Fiat Croma (154 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Previa. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Previa weights approximately 450 kg more than 1986 Fiat Croma.
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, 2001 Toyota Previa (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Croma. (235 Nm @ 2350 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Croma | 2001 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Croma | Previa |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2350 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2900 mm |
