1998 Fiat Brava vs. 1998 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Brava and 1998 Peugeot 306 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 306 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 306 (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 306 should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 306 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1998 Fiat Brava. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Peugeot 306 (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Peugeot 306 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Brava | 1998 Peugeot 306 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Brava | 306 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.2:1 |
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 Weight | 1040 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |