2007 Fiat Croma vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (154 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Croma weights approximately 85 kg more than 2009 Honda Accord.
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 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (192 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Croma | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Croma | Accord |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2197 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 96.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 9.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1585 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |
