1994 Ford Tempo vs. 1994 Subaru Vivio
To start off, both 1994 Ford Tempo and 1994 Subaru Vivio were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Ford Tempo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ford Tempo (134 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1994 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ford Tempo should accelerate faster than 1994 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Ford Tempo weights approximately 541 kg more than 1994 Subaru Vivio. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ford Tempo (203 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1994 Ford Tempo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ford Tempo | 1994 Subaru Vivio | |
| Make | Ford | Subaru |
| Model | Tempo | Vivio |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1195 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1400 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2320 mm |
