1996 Fiat Brava vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 17 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Pilot (247 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Brava. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Pilot weights approximately 892 kg more than 1996 Fiat Brava. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Brava. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Brava. (147 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Brava. 2013 Honda Pilot 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. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Brava | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Brava | Pilot |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1176 kg | 2068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 80 L |
