1995 Fiat Brava vs. 2010 BMW 535
To start off, 2010 BMW 535 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Brava. (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 535 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1995 Fiat Brava. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 BMW 535 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Fiat Brava. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 535 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2010 BMW 535 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Brava. (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Brava | 2010 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Fiat | BMW |
| Model | Brava | 535 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1745 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4856 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2885 mm |
