2011 Fiat Bravo vs. 2012 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2012 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Fiat Bravo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Fiat Bravo would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Qashqai (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 4 kg more than 2012 Nissan Qashqai.
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, 2011 Fiat Bravo (290 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Qashqai. (193 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Qashqai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Bravo | 2012 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Bravo | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 65 L |
