1996 Fiat Tempra vs. 1996 Subaru SVX
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Tempra and 1996 Subaru SVX were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,318 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Subaru SVX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Subaru SVX (217 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Tempra. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Subaru SVX should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Tempra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Subaru SVX weights approximately 590 kg more than 1996 Fiat Tempra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Tempra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Subaru SVX will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru SVX (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Tempra. (111 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1996 Subaru SVX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Tempra. 1996 Subaru SVX has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Tempra has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Tempra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Subaru SVX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Fiat Tempra | 1996 Subaru SVX | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Tempra | SVX |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1372 cc | 3318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 111 Nm | 301 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 96.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |