2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2009 GMC Acadia
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Bravo and 2009 GMC Acadia were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,598 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 GMC Acadia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Acadia (288 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Acadia weights approximately 785 kg more than 2009 Fiat Bravo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 GMC Acadia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Bravo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 GMC Acadia will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Acadia (366 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (206 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Bravo. 2009 GMC Acadia has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Bravo has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Bravo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 GMC Acadia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Bravo | 2009 GMC Acadia | |
| Make | Fiat | GMC |
| Model | Bravo | Acadia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1356 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 83 L |
