1982 Fiat Vivace vs. 1982 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1982 Fiat Vivace and 1982 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Vivace (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1982 Ford Fiesta. (39 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1982 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Fiat Vivace weights approximately 95 kg more than 1982 Ford Fiesta. 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, 1982 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ford Fiesta. (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Vivace | 1982 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Vivace | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 55.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2300 mm |
