2007 Fiat Croma vs. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Croma and 2007 Nissan Pathfinder were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 685 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.
Because 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2007 Nissan Pathfinder (385 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Croma. (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Croma | 2007 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Croma | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 80 L |
