2007 Fiat Croma vs. 2010 BMW X5
To start off, 2010 BMW X5 is newer by 3 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW X5 (555 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 410 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW X5 weights approximately 925 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 2010 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW X5 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, 2010 BMW X5 (677 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Croma. (204 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Croma | 2010 BMW X5 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Croma | X5 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 555 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 677 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 2435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1763 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2934 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 85 L |
