1996 Fiat Brava vs. 1996 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Brava and 1996 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Brava (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 1996 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 170 kg more than 1996 Fiat Brava.
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 Volkswagen Passat (140 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Brava | 1996 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Brava | Passat |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1369 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64.8 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |