2012 BMW 750 vs. 2012 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 2012 BMW 750 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 750 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 282 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 475 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 750 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 750. 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 750 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Croma. (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Croma. 2012 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2012 Fiat Croma has manual transmission. 2012 Fiat Croma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 BMW 750 | 2012 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 750 | Croma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4400 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 609 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5075 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1902 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1479 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 62 L |
