2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Bravo and 2009 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (140 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 26 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.
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 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Bravo | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Bravo | Civic |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 87.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1461 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |