2006 Fiat Croma vs. 1992 Honda Accord
To start off, 2006 Fiat Croma is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Honda Accord (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Croma weights approximately 175 kg more than 1992 Honda Accord.
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, 2006 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Honda Accord. (199 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Croma | 1992 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Croma | Accord |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2156 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
