2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 340 kg more than 2003 Toyota Echo.
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 (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Echo. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Bravo | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Bravo | Echo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 114 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
