2007 Fiat Bravo vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Bravo would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (198 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Bravo. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 96 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Civic. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Bravo | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Bravo | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9 seconds | 6.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |