2005 Fiat Croma vs. 2005 Jeep Cherokee
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Croma and 2005 Jeep Cherokee were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc, 2005 Jeep Cherokee is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Cherokee (147 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Cherokee should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Cherokee weights approximately 249 kg more than 2005 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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, 2005 Jeep Cherokee 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 Jeep Cherokee (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Jeep Cherokee will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Croma | 2005 Jeep Cherokee | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Croma | Cherokee |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 2497 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| 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 | 1834 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
