2009 Fiat Croma vs. 1998 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2009 Fiat Croma is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Carina weights approximately 185 kg more than 2009 Fiat Croma.
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 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 1998 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Croma | Carina |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2590 mm |
