2012 Fiat Bravo vs. 2010 Nissan Sentra
To start off, 2012 Fiat Bravo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Nissan Sentra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Nissan Sentra would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Sentra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Sentra (140 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Sentra should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 117 kg more than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (290 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Nissan Sentra. (199 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Bravo | 2010 Nissan Sentra | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Bravo | Sentra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 199 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4567 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1511 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2685 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 55 L |
