1998 Chevrolet Prizm vs. 2006 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2006 Fiat Croma is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chevrolet Prizm. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chevrolet Prizm would be higher. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Chevrolet Prizm should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Croma weights approximately 505 kg more than 1998 Chevrolet Prizm.
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, 2006 Fiat Croma (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chevrolet Prizm.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chevrolet Prizm | 2006 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Prizm | Croma |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1909 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
