2012 Fiat Bravo vs. 2012 Fiat Croma
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Bravo and 2012 Fiat Croma were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Croma (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Croma should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Croma weights approximately 155 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (206 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Croma. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Croma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Bravo | 2012 Fiat Croma | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Bravo | Croma |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 62 L |
