1999 Fiat Brava vs. 1998 Ford Puma
To start off, 1999 Fiat Brava is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ford Puma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ford Puma would be higher. At 1,388 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Puma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Puma (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Puma should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Brava weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 Ford Puma.
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 Ford Puma (125 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Puma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Brava | 1998 Ford Puma | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Brava | Puma |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 42 L |
