1996 Fiat Brava vs. 1996 Peugeot 106
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Brava and 1996 Peugeot 106 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Brava is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Brava (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 106. (44 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 106. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Brava weights approximately 376 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 106. 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 (147 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 106. (70 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 106.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Brava | 1996 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Brava | 106 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 70 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 62 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
