2005 Fiat Croma vs. 2005 Hyundai Elantra
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Croma and 2005 Hyundai Elantra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Elantra (139 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Croma weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Elantra.
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, 2005 Fiat Croma (203 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Croma | 2005 Hyundai Elantra | |
| Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
| Model | Croma | Elantra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 55 L |
