2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2009 Ford Maverick
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Croma and 2009 Ford Maverick were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,288 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford Maverick (148 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Croma. (146 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford Maverick should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Maverick 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 2009 Ford Maverick 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, 2009 Ford Maverick 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 (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Maverick. 2009 Fiat Croma has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Maverick will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Fiat Croma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Croma | 2009 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Croma | Maverick |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 2288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 146 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1518 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 62 L |