2008 Fiat Croma vs. 1972 Toyota Century
To start off, 2008 Fiat Croma is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,981 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Century weights approximately 294 kg more than 2008 Fiat Croma.
Because 1972 Toyota Century 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 1972 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1972 Toyota Century (250 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Croma | 1972 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Croma | Century |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2981 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1806 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2870 mm |
