1995 Fiat Brava vs. 1995 Mazda RX-01
To start off, both 1995 Fiat Brava and 1995 Mazda RX-01 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,614 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-01 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (220 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Brava. (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-01 should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Fiat Brava weights approximately 30 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-01.
Because 1995 Mazda RX-01 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 1995 Mazda RX-01. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Brava, 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, 1995 Mazda RX-01 (216 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Brava. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-01 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Brava | 1995 Mazda RX-01 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Brava | RX-01 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1745 cc | 2614 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2350 mm |
