1983 Ford Fiesta vs. 1994 Subaru Vivio
To start off, 1994 Subaru Vivio is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 957 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Vivio (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Ford Fiesta. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Vivio should accelerate faster than 1983 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 61 kg more than 1994 Subaru Vivio.
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 Ford Fiesta (64 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Ford Fiesta | 1994 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Fiesta | Vivio |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 957 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 64 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2320 mm |
