2007 Fiat Croma vs. 2005 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2007 Fiat Croma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Forester. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Forester would be higher. At 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Forester (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Croma weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Subaru Forester.
Because 2005 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Forester 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, 2005 Subaru Forester (225 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Croma. (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Croma. 2007 Fiat Croma has automatic transmission and 2005 Subaru Forester has manual transmission. 2005 Subaru Forester 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.
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2007 Fiat Croma | 2005 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Croma | Forester |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 10 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 60 L |