2005 Fiat Croma vs. 2000 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2005 Fiat Croma is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Croma (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2000 Subaru Forester. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2000 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Croma weights approximately 199 kg more than 2000 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Subaru Forester. (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Croma | 2000 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Croma | Forester |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
