2006 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2006 Honda Accord is newer by 1 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Accord (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Croma weights approximately 510 kg more than 2006 Honda Accord.
Because 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Honda Accord 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, 2006 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Accord | 2005 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Accord | Croma |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
