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 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Croma (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (104 HP @ 4000 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 Bravo weights approximately 495 kg more than 2012 Fiat Croma.
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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Croma. (203 Nm @ 4000 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 | 1598 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.1 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 | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 57 L | 62 L |
