2007 Fiat Croma vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic 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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 Fiat Croma.
Because 2009 Honda Civic is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Honda Civic. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Croma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic. 2007 Fiat Croma has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Civic 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 | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Croma | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |