1986 Fiat Vivace vs. 1986 Pontiac 1000
To start off, both 1986 Fiat Vivace and 1986 Pontiac 1000 were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Pontiac 1000 (64 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Pontiac 1000 should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Pontiac 1000 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1986 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 Pontiac 1000 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 1986 Pontiac 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Pontiac 1000 (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Vivace. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Pontiac 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
1986 Fiat Vivace | 1986 Pontiac 1000 | |
Make | Fiat | Pontiac |
Model | Vivace | 1000 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 109 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2400 mm |