1996 Fiat Brava vs. 2008 Fiat Albea
To start off, 2008 Fiat Albea is newer by 12 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 1,369 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Brava is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Brava (79 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Albea weights approximately 111 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, 2008 Fiat Albea (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Albea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Brava | 2008 Fiat Albea | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Brava | Albea |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1369 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1040 kg | 1151 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 51 L |
