2012 Fiat Bravo vs. 2012 Volvo XC90
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Bravo and 2012 Volvo XC90 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (5 cylinders), 2012 Volvo XC90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volvo XC90 (185 HP) has 57 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (128 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volvo XC90 weights approximately 720 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.
Because 2012 Volvo XC90 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Fiat Bravo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Bravo. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Fiat Bravo | 2012 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Bravo | XC90 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 185 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 2155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4808 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1783 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |
