1999 Fiat Brava vs. 1999 Pontiac Salsa
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Brava and 1999 Pontiac Salsa were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Salsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Salsa (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Salsa should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Salsa weights approximately 160 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Pontiac Salsa (203 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm). This means 1999 Pontiac Salsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Brava | 1999 Pontiac Salsa | |
| Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
| Model | Brava | Salsa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1200 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2750 mm |
