1998 Fiat Brava vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Brava is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Brava (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 644 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Fiat Brava (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (93 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Brava | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Brava | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |
