2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 595 kg more than 2004 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, 2009 Fiat Bravo (290 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Bravo | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Bravo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1668 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.3 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 | 1435 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2540 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
