1983 Fiat Vivace vs. 1983 Ford Fiesta
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Vivace and 1983 Ford Fiesta were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,608 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Fiat Vivace (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (53 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 25 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (95 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Fiat Vivace | 1983 Ford Fiesta | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Vivace | Fiesta |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1608 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 95 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 21.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 835 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2290 mm |