2007 Fiat Croma vs. 2007 Opel Zafira
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Croma and 2007 Opel Zafira 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 Opel Zafira (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Opel Zafira weights approximately 118 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 Opel Zafira (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Croma. (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Croma | 2007 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Croma | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 202 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1628 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
