1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2011 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2011 Fiat Bravo is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Bravo (163 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 345 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Fiat Bravo (361 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Concerto | 2011 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Concerto | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
