1988 Fiat Vivace vs. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon
To start off, 1988 Fiat Vivace is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jeep Station Wagon would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Vivace (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1948 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jeep Station Wagon weights approximately 644 kg more than 1988 Fiat Vivace.
Because 1948 Jeep Station Wagon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1988 Fiat Vivace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon 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, 1948 Jeep Station Wagon (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1948 Jeep Station Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Vivace | 1948 Jeep Station Wagon | |
| Make | Fiat | Jeep |
| Model | Vivace | Station Wagon |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2650 mm |
