2012 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2012 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Sonata 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Sonata (198 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Croma. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Croma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Croma weights approximately 161 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Fiat Croma (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2012 Fiat Croma | |
Make | Hyundai | Fiat |
Model | Sonata | Croma |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1595 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |