2008 Fiat Croma vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Fiat Croma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Croma weights approximately 398 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic. 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, 2008 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (156 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic. 2008 Fiat Croma has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2005 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Fiat Croma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Croma | 2005 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Croma | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.6 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1114 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |