2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Bravo (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 128 kg more than 2007 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (206 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Bravo | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Bravo | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1367 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1222 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |