1999 Fiat Brava vs. 1998 Rover 400
To start off, 1999 Fiat Brava is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Rover 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Rover 400 would be higher. At 1,589 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Rover 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Rover 400 (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1999 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 Rover 400 (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Rover 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Brava | 1998 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Brava | 400 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |
