2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2000 Holden Vectra
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Vectra would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Holden Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Bravo (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Holden Vectra. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 50 kg more than 2000 Holden Vectra. 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 Fiat Bravo (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Holden Vectra. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Holden Vectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Bravo | 2000 Holden Vectra | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Bravo | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
