1982 Fiat Vivace vs. 1982 Holden Commodore
To start off, both 1982 Fiat Vivace and 1982 Holden Commodore were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,892 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Holden Commodore (78 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Holden Commodore weights approximately 350 kg more than 1982 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Holden Commodore 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 1982 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1982 Holden Commodore (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Vivace. 1982 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1982 Fiat Vivace has manual transmission. 1982 Fiat Vivace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1982 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Vivace | 1982 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Fiat | Holden |
| Model | Vivace | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1892 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |
