2004 Honda City vs. 2012 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2012 Fiat Bravo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Bravo (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 495 kg more than 2004 Honda City. 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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2012 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | City | Bravo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
