1998 Ford Laser vs. 2010 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2010 Fiat Bravo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 290 kg more than 1998 Ford Laser.
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, 2010 Fiat Bravo (290 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Laser. (168 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Laser | 2010 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Ford | Fiat |
| Model | Laser | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 57 L |
