2000 Fiat Brava vs. 2002 Rover 75
To start off, 2002 Rover 75 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Rover 75 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Rover 75 weights approximately 356 kg more than 2000 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, 2002 Rover 75 (215 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2002 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Brava | 2002 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Fiat | Rover |
| Model | Brava | 75 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
