1995 Fiat Bravo vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 1995 Fiat Bravo and 1995 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Peugeot 406 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1995 Fiat Bravo. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 1995 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 366 kg more than 1995 Fiat Bravo. 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, 1995 Peugeot 406 (267 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Fiat Bravo. (155 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1995 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Fiat Bravo. 1995 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 1995 Fiat Bravo has manual transmission. 1995 Fiat Bravo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Bravo | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Bravo | 406 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1746 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 192 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 267 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1164 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2710 mm |
