2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Fiat Bravo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 Fiat Bravo. 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 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla. 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Fiat Bravo | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Bravo | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 60 L |