2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2008 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Bravo and 2008 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Opel Insignia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Opel Insignia (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Opel Insignia should accelerate faster 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 Opel Insignia (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Opel Insignia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Bravo | 2008 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Bravo | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| 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 Length | 4340 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2737 mm |
