2007 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2007 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Spark and 2007 Fiat Croma were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Croma weights approximately 715 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Fiat Croma (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. 2007 Fiat Croma has automatic transmission and 2007 Chevrolet Spark has manual transmission. 2007 Chevrolet Spark will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Fiat Croma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Spark | 2007 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Spark | Croma |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |
