1995 Rover 400 vs. 2012 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2012 Fiat Bravo is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Bravo (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1995 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 315 kg more than 1995 Rover 400. 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 Rover 400 (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Rover 400 | 2012 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Rover | Fiat |
| Model | 400 | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
