2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2011 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2011 Fiat Bravo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 89 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 258 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
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 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Bravo.
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2009 Ford Fiesta | 2011 Fiat Bravo | |
Make | Ford | Fiat |
Model | Fiesta | Bravo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1368 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 57 L |