2001 Fiat Brava vs. 2001 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Brava and 2001 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Opel Astra (89 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Opel Astra weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Opel Astra (127 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Brava.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Brava | 2001 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Brava | Astra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1389 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 52 L |
