2008 Fiat Bravo vs. 2009 Ford Galaxy
To start off, 2009 Ford Galaxy is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Bravo would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Galaxy is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 375 kg more 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 Fiat Bravo (206 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Galaxy.
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2008 Fiat Bravo | 2009 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Bravo | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2293 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 143 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 89.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |