2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2009 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Bravo and 2009 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Fiat Bravo (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 384 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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 @ 1750 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Bravo | 2009 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Bravo | Fiesta |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 11.9 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 | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |