2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2009 Lada Kalina

To start off, both 2009 Fiat Croma and 2009 Lada Kalina were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 87 more horse power than 2009 Lada Kalina. (58 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2009 Lada Kalina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lada Kalina weights approximately 140 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 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lada Kalina. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lada Kalina.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Fiat Croma 2009 Lada Kalina
Make Fiat Lada
Model Croma Kalina
Year Released 2009 2009
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2198 cc 1595 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 145 HP 58 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 203 Nm 120 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 205 km/hour 170 km/hour
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 940 kg 1080 kg
Vehicle Length 4760 mm 4050 mm
Vehicle Width 1600 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1780 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.6 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 62 L 50 L


 

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