2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Bravo and 2008 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (153 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 400 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Bravo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (230 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Bravo | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Bravo | Elise |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |
