2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2008 Ford Ka
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 Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 548 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ka. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ka.
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2009 Fiat Bravo | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Bravo | Ka |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 40 L |