1996 Fiat Brava vs. 1996 Mazda Midge
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Brava and 1996 Mazda Midge were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,369 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Brava is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Brava (79 HP) has 12 more horse power than 1996 Mazda Midge. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda Midge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Brava weights approximately 68 kg more than 1996 Mazda Midge. 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, 1996 Fiat Brava (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mazda Midge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Brava | 1996 Mazda Midge | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Brava | Midge |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1369 cc | 1323 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
