2012 BMW 335 vs. 2012 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 2012 BMW 335 and 2012 Fiat Croma were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Croma. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 335 weights approximately 300 kg more than 2012 Fiat Croma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 335 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 335. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Croma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 335 (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Croma. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 335 | 2012 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 335 | Croma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 406 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.6 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1805 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4624 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1384 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 62 L |
