2006 Fiat Croma vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 3,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (233 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Croma weights approximately 521 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Toyota Tundra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Croma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Toyota Tundra. (266 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Toyota Tundra. 2012 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Fiat Croma | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Croma | Tundra |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 3998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 233 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 266 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |