2001 Fiat Brava vs. 2011 Honda Accord
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Brava. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Accord weights approximately 473 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, 2011 Honda Accord (219 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Brava. (115 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Brava. 2011 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Brava has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Brava will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Brava | 2011 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Brava | Accord |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4851 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1433 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 70 L |
