2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2008 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,387 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 240 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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 @ 1750 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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2009 Fiat Bravo | 2008 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Bravo | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 206 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |