1993 Fiat Vivace vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 1996 Mazda 626 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Fiat Vivace would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mazda 626 (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1993 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mazda 626 should accelerate faster than 1993 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 626 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1993 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Fiat Vivace | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Vivace | 626 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2620 mm |
