1996 Fiat Barchetta vs. 1996 Subaru Vivio
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Barchetta and 1996 Subaru Vivio were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Barchetta (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1996 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 1996 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Barchetta weights approximately 410 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Fiat Barchetta | 1996 Subaru Vivio | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Barchetta | Vivio |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1747 cc | 658 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 43 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 164 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2280 mm | 2320 mm |