2008 Citroen C5 vs. 2008 Fiat Bravo
To start off, both 2008 Citroen C5 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 2,944 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Citroen C5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Citroen C5 (204 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Citroen C5 should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Citroen C5 weights approximately 205 kg more than 2008 Fiat Bravo. 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, 2008 Citroen C5 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Citroen C5 | 2008 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Citroen | Fiat |
| Model | C5 | Bravo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2944 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 58 L |
