1990 Fiat Vivace vs. 1979 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1990 Fiat Vivace is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Opel Kadett would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Vivace (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1979 Opel Kadett. (52 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1979 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Opel Kadett weights approximately 25 kg more than 1990 Fiat Vivace.
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, 1990 Fiat Vivace (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Opel Kadett. (83 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Vivace | 1979 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Vivace | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |
