2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2007 Honda Civic

To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Bravo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 151 kg more than 2008 Fiat Bravo.

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 (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Bravo 2007 Honda Civic
Make Fiat Honda
Model Bravo Civic
Year Released 2008 2007
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 140 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 174 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 17.5:1 16.7:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1435 kg 1586 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4490 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.6 L/100km 7.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 50 L


 

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