2005 Fiat Croma vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Croma and 2005 Lotus Elise 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 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Croma weights approximately 689 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Croma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2005 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Croma | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Croma | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 187 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |