2011 Volvo C30 vs. 2011 Fiat Bravo
To start off, both 2011 Volvo C30 and 2011 Fiat Bravo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Bravo. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo C30 weights approximately 18 kg more than 2011 Fiat Bravo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (361 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volvo C30. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volvo C30.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Volvo C30 | 2011 Fiat Bravo | |
Make | Volvo | Fiat |
Model | C30 | Bravo |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1453 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4265 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1783 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1448 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2639 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 57 L |