2009 Fiat Croma vs. 1996 Mazda Levante
To start off, 2009 Fiat Croma is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda Levante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda Levante would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Croma (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1996 Mazda Levante. (138 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda Levante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Croma weights approximately 465 kg more than 1996 Mazda Levante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Mazda Levante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mazda Levante will offer significantly more control. 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 (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Levante. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Levante.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 1996 Mazda Levante | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Croma | Levante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2230 mm |
