2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2009 Nissan Armada

To start off, both 2009 Fiat Bravo and 2009 Nissan Armada were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Armada (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Armada weights approximately 125 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 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada. 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 Nissan Armada (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (290 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Bravo. 2009 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Fiat Bravo 2009 Nissan Armada
Make Fiat Nissan
Model Bravo Armada
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 5552 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 317 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 522 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.5:1 16.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1435 kg 1560 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 5280 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 2020 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1970 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3140 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.9 L/100km 16.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 106 L


 

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