2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2007 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 2,187 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Laguna weights approximately 250 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, 2007 Renault Laguna (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Bravo. 2007 Renault Laguna has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Bravo has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Bravo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Bravo | 2007 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Bravo | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2187 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
