2010 Fiat Croma vs. 2010 Hyundai ix35
To start off, both 2010 Fiat Croma and 2010 Hyundai ix35 were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai ix35. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai ix35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai ix35 weights approximately 739 kg more than 2010 Fiat Croma.
Because 2010 Hyundai ix35 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai ix35 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, 2010 Hyundai ix35 (320 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai ix35 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Croma.
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2010 Fiat Croma | 2010 Hyundai ix35 | |
Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
Model | Croma | ix35 |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1679 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |