1991 Fiat Vivace vs. 1991 Porsche 928
To start off, both 1991 Fiat Vivace and 1991 Porsche 928 were released in the same year (1991). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,663 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1991 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1991 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Porsche 928 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1991 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1991 Porsche 928 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 1991 Porsche 928. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 1991 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1991 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Fiat Vivace | 1991 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Vivace | 928 |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 4663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 408 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2510 mm |
