1981 Fiat Vivace vs. 2007 Fiat Ducato
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Fiat Vivace would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1981 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1210 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Fiat Vivace | 2007 Fiat Ducato | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Vivace | Ducato |
| Year Released | 1981 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 14 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 2480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3710 mm |
