1995 Fiat Brava vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara is newer by 17 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 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1271 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Brava. (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SSC Tuatara weights approximately 203 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 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 SSC Tuatara. 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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 929 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Brava | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | Fiat | SSC |
| Model | Brava | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2667 mm |
