2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Bravo and 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,954 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 60 kg more than 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser.
Because 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Bravo. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Bravo | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Bravo | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1908 cc | 3954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 72 L |
