1982 Fiat Vivace vs. 1982 Opel Kadett
To start off, both 1982 Fiat Vivace and 1982 Opel Kadett were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Opel Kadett is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Fiat Vivace (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1982 Opel Kadett. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1982 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Opel Kadett weights approximately 170 kg more than 1982 Fiat Vivace.
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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Opel Kadett. (94 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1982 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Fiat Vivace | 1982 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Fiat | Opel |
Model | Vivace | Kadett |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |