1994 Fiat Vivace vs. 1994 Volkswagen Gol

To start off, both 1994 Fiat Vivace and 1994 Volkswagen Gol were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Fiat Vivace (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Gol weights approximately 85 kg more than 1994 Fiat Vivace.

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, 1994 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Gol.

Compare all specifications:

1994 Fiat Vivace 1994 Volkswagen Gol
Make Fiat Volkswagen
Model Vivace Gol
Year Released 1994 1994
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1372 cc 997 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 62 HP 49 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 102 Nm 71 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 810 kg 895 kg
Vehicle Length 3750 mm 3810 mm
Vehicle Width 1550 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1360 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2230 mm 2480 mm


 

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