2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2008 Subaru Forester

To start off, both 2008 Fiat Bravo and 2008 Subaru Forester were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Forester (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Bravo. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 40 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.

Because 2008 Subaru Forester is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Bravo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (184 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Bravo 2008 Subaru Forester
Make Fiat Subaru
Model Bravo Forester
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1908 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 118 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 255 Nm 184 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 194 km/hour 180 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.5 seconds 11.4 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1395 kg 1435 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.3 L/100km 8.5 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 60 L


 

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