1999 Fiat Brava vs. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Brava and 1999 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Sharan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Sharan (114 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 675 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 Volkswagen Sharan (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Brava. (113 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Brava. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 1999 Fiat Brava has manual transmission. 1999 Fiat Brava will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Brava | 1999 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Brava | Sharan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
