2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2007 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Fiat Croma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Honda Accord (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Croma. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Accord weights approximately 578 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.
Because 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Croma | 2007 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Croma | Accord |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 166 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1518 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.6 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 65 L |
