1992 Fiat Vivace vs. 1994 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 1994 Subaru Impreza is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Fiat Vivace would be higher. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Subaru Impreza (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 336 kg more than 1992 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1992 Fiat Vivace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 1994 Subaru Impreza (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Vivace | 1994 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Fiat | Subaru |
| Model | Vivace | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2530 mm |
