2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Bravo and 2009 Toyota Tacoma were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 50 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 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma. 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat Bravo | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Bravo | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 236 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 79 L |