1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2007 Renault Trafic
To start off, 2007 Renault Trafic is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Trafic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (104 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2007 Renault Trafic. (100 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Trafic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Trafic weights approximately 705 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea.
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, 2007 Renault Trafic (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Marea. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Trafic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Marea.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 2007 Renault Trafic | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Marea | Trafic |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 15.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
