2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2009 GMC Yukon

To start off, both 2009 Fiat Bravo and 2009 GMC Yukon were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 GMC Yukon weights approximately 1257 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 Yukon is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 GMC Yukon. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Bravo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Yukon (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (206 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Bravo. 2009 GMC Yukon 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 Yukon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Fiat Bravo 2009 GMC Yukon
Make Fiat GMC
Model Bravo Yukon
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 5328 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 455 Nm
Torque RPM 2250 RPM 4400 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1356 kg 2613 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2950 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.1 L/100km 14.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 98 L


 

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