2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Fiat Bravo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 103 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Bravo | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Bravo | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 42 L |
