1981 Fiat Vivace vs. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, both 1981 Fiat Vivace and 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda were released in the same year (1981). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 1415 kg more than 1981 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Fiat Vivace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Vivace. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1981 Fiat Vivace has manual transmission. 1981 Fiat Vivace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1981 Fiat Vivace | 1981 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Fiat | Aston Martin |
Model | Vivace | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1981 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2920 mm |