2005 Fiat Croma vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 7 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Croma. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1067 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 304 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Croma. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Croma. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Croma | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Croma | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 2672 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4973 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2035 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1877 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2891 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 104 L |
