2008 Chevrolet Cobalt vs. 2008 Fiat Bravo
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt and 2008 Fiat Bravo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,201 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt (149 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt.
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, both vehicles can yield 206 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt | 2008 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Cobalt | Bravo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2201 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 57 L |
