1990 Fiat Vivace vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1990 Fiat Vivace is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Celica (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 306 kg more than 1990 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Toyota Celica 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 1978 Toyota Celica. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 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, 1978 Toyota Celica (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Vivace. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Vivace. 1978 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 1990 Fiat Vivace has manual transmission. 1990 Fiat Vivace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Vivace | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Vivace | Celica |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1116 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
