1982 Fiat Vivace vs. 2012 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2012 Toyota Sienna is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Vivace would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1272 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 2012 Toyota Sienna is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Fiat Vivace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Vivace. 2012 Toyota Sienna 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. 2012 Toyota Sienna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat Vivace | 2012 Toyota Sienna | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Vivace | Sienna |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2082 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5085 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1811 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3030 mm |
