2009 Fiat Croma vs. 1990 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2009 Fiat Croma is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Croma (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Croma weights approximately 555 kg more than 1990 Honda Concerto. 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, 2009 Fiat Croma (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 1990 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Croma | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
