2007 Chevrolet Optra vs. 2007 Fiat Bravo
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Optra and 2007 Fiat Bravo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Bravo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Optra. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Optra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 229 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Optra. 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, 2007 Fiat Bravo (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Optra. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Optra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Optra | 2007 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Optra | Bravo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1211 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
