1995 Fiat Vivace vs. 1994 Volkswagen Gol
To start off, 1995 Fiat Vivace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volkswagen Gol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volkswagen Gol would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Vivace (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. (49 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 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 1995 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, 1995 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volkswagen Gol. (71 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volkswagen Gol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Vivace | 1994 Volkswagen Gol | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vivace | Gol |
| Year Released | 1995 | 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 | 64 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 |
