1990 Fiat Vivace vs. 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Vivace would be higher. At 2,501 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit (150 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1990 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit should accelerate faster than 1990 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit weights approximately 546 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.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit (231 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Fiat Vivace. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Fiat Vivace | 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vivace | Rabbit |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2501 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 92.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2580 mm |
