2006 Fiat Croma vs. 1996 Saab 900
To start off, 2006 Fiat Croma is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Saab 900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Saab 900 would be higher. At 1,985 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Saab 900 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Saab 900 (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Croma weights approximately 280 kg more than 1996 Saab 900.
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 (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Saab 900. (177 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Saab 900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Croma | 1996 Saab 900 | |
| Make | Fiat | Saab |
| Model | Croma | 900 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 68 L |
