2008 Fiat Croma vs. 2005 Pontiac Grand Am
To start off, 2008 Fiat Croma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Pontiac Grand Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Pontiac Grand Am would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Pontiac Grand Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (175 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Croma weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Pontiac Grand Am.
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, 2005 Pontiac Grand Am (279 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm). This means 2005 Pontiac Grand Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Croma | 2005 Pontiac Grand Am | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Croma | Grand Am |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1512 kg | 1402 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 53 L |
