2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2009 Fiat Croma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Croma. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Fiat | Xedos |
| Model | Croma | 9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
