1996 Fiat Brava vs. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 15 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Brava. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Volkswagen Beetle (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Brava. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Beetle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Brava | 2011 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Brava | Beetle |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
