2009 Fiat Croma vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Croma weights approximately 175 kg more than 2012 Toyota Tundra.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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, 2012 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Croma. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Croma. 2012 Toyota Tundra has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Toyota Tundra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat Croma | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Croma | Tundra |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 5663 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 381 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 544 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |