2005 Fiat Croma vs. 2007 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2007 Peugeot 206 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Croma 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 71 more horse power than 2007 Peugeot 206. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2007 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Croma weights approximately 635 kg more than 2007 Peugeot 206. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Peugeot 206. (160 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Croma | 2007 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Croma | 206 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1410 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
