2005 Fiat Croma vs. 2005 Scion xA

To start off, both 2005 Fiat Croma and 2005 Scion xA 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 Fiat Croma (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Scion xA. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Croma weights approximately 515 kg more than 2005 Scion xA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Croma 2005 Scion xA
Make Fiat Scion
Model Croma xA
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2197 cc 1495 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 106 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 142 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 76 mm
Engine Stroke Size 94.6 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1585 kg 1070 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 3920 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1600 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 6.9 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 45 L


 

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