2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2007 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ford Maverick. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ford Maverick would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Maverick is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Maverick weights approximately 165 kg more than 2008 Fiat Bravo.
Because 2007 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Bravo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Maverick 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, 2008 Fiat Bravo (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Maverick. (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Bravo | 2007 Ford Maverick | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Bravo | Maverick |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2287 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
