2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2009 Fiat Croma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,660 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 850 kg more than 2009 Fiat Croma.
Because 2002 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 2002 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 2002 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 2002 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Croma | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 3660 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2290 mm |
