1996 Fiat Brava vs. 1998 Honda Capa
To start off, 1998 Honda Capa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Brava is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Capa (97 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Brava. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Capa should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Brava weights approximately 96 kg more than 1998 Honda Capa.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Capa. 1998 Honda Capa has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Brava has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Brava will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Honda Capa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Brava | 1998 Honda Capa | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Brava | Capa |
Year Released | 1996 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2370 mm |