1992 Fiat Vivace vs. 2009 Tata Safari
To start off, 2009 Tata Safari is newer by 17 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 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1992 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 1992 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Safari weights approximately 1110 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 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari 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, 2009 Tata Safari (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Fiat Vivace | 2009 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | Vivace | Safari |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2660 mm |
