2007 Fiat Bravo vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2008 Mini Cooper 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 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 118 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (160 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper. 2008 Mini Cooper has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Bravo has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Bravo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mini Cooper will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Bravo | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Fiat | Mini |
Model | Bravo | Cooper |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1909 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |