2008 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2012 Fiat Bravo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 15 kg more than 2008 Honda Civic.
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 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2012 Fiat Bravo | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Civic | Bravo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 207 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 57 L |