2000 Fiat Brava vs. 2012 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2012 Porsche Boxster is newer by 12 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Boxster (255 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 291 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.
Because 2012 Porsche Boxster is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Porsche Boxster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Brava, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Porsche Boxster (290 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Brava | 2012 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Brava | Boxster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 2900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1044 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4371 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 64 L |
