1983 Fiat Vivace vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 1983 Fiat Vivace and 1983 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corolla (68 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1983 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1983 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 75 kg more than 1983 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Toyota Corolla 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 1983 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Toyota Corolla (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Fiat Vivace. 1983 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1983 Fiat Vivace has manual transmission. 1983 Fiat Vivace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Fiat Vivace | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Vivace | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2410 mm |
