2010 Fiat Bravo vs. 2011 Toyota Tacoma

To start off, 2011 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Fiat Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Fiat Bravo would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Tacoma (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 103 kg more than 2011 Toyota Tacoma.

Because 2011 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 2011 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 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, 2010 Fiat Bravo (290 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Toyota Tacoma. 2011 Toyota Tacoma has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Bravo has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Bravo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Fiat Bravo 2011 Toyota Tacoma
Make Fiat Toyota
Model Bravo Tacoma
Year Released 2010 2011
Body Type Hatchback Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1598 cc 2694 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 104 HP 159 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 290 Nm 244 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 16.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1435 kg 1332 kg
Vehicle Length 4340 mm 5290 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1840 mm
Vehicle Height 1500 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 3240 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 4.9 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 57 L 79 L


 

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