2008 Fiat Croma vs. 2008 Peugeot 206
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Croma and 2008 Peugeot 206 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Peugeot 206 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Croma (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Peugeot 206. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2008 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Croma weights approximately 338 kg more than 2008 Peugeot 206. 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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Peugeot 206. (190 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Croma | 2008 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Croma | 206 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1192 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 50 L |
