2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2008 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Mini Cooper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Mini Cooper would be higher. Both 2009 Fiat Bravo and 2008 Mini Cooper are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 120 kg more than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mini Cooper. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mini Cooper.
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2009 Fiat Bravo | 2008 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Fiat | Mini |
Model | Bravo | Cooper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 290 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 85.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |