1988 Fiat Vivace vs. 1988 Suzuki Alto
To start off, both 1988 Fiat Vivace and 1988 Suzuki Alto were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Fiat Vivace (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1988 Suzuki Alto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Fiat Vivace weights approximately 186 kg more than 1988 Suzuki Alto. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1988 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Suzuki Alto. (59 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Suzuki Alto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Fiat Vivace | 1988 Suzuki Alto | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Vivace | Alto |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2180 mm |
