2011 Fiat Bravo vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Bravo (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 200 kg more than 2011 Fiat Bravo.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Fiat Bravo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Bravo. (206 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Fiat Bravo | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Bravo | Forester |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1367 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 64 L |
