2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2008 Seat Alhambra

To start off, both 2008 Fiat Bravo and 2008 Seat Alhambra were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Alhambra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Seat Alhambra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Alhambra weights approximately 444 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 Seat Alhambra (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Seat Alhambra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Bravo.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Bravo 2008 Seat Alhambra
Make Fiat Seat
Model Bravo Alhambra
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 1896 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 128 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 1900 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 19.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Diesel
Acceleration 0-100mph 12.5 seconds 11.9 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1280 kg 1724 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4640 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1710 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 6.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 70 L


 

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