2007 Fiat Croma vs. 2007 Peugeot 407
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Croma and 2007 Peugeot 407 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 177 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 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Croma. (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Croma. 2007 Fiat Croma has automatic transmission and 2007 Peugeot 407 has manual transmission. 2007 Peugeot 407 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 Fiat Croma | 2007 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Croma | 407 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 8.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 66 L |
