2007 Fiat Bravo vs. 2013 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2013 Kia Sportage is newer by 6 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Kia Sportage (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Bravo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Kia Sportage weights approximately 152 kg more than 2007 Fiat Bravo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Kia Sportage is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Bravo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Kia Sportage will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Kia Sportage (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Bravo. 2013 Kia Sportage 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. 2013 Kia Sportage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Bravo | 2013 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Bravo | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1432 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1855 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 58 L |
