2007 Fiat Croma vs. 2004 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2007 Fiat Croma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Ipsum. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Ipsum would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 280 kg more than 2007 Fiat Croma. 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Ipsum. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Ipsum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Croma | 2004 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Croma | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 61 L |
