2009 Fiat Bravo vs. 2012 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2012 Nissan Cube is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Bravo would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 146 kg more than 2012 Nissan Cube.
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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Cube. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Cube.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Bravo | 2012 Nissan Cube | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Bravo | Cube |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1289 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 50 L |
