2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2006 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 5 kg more than 2009 Fiat Bravo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Bravo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2006 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Bravo | 2006 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Bravo | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 79 L |
