2011 Fiat Croma vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,500 cc (16 cylinders), 2013 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Croma (197 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Croma weights approximately 169 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Subaru Outback is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Croma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Subaru Outback 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, 2011 Fiat Croma (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Croma | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Croma | Outback |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 401 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
