1996 Fiat Vivace vs. 1996 Seat Marbella
To start off, both 1996 Fiat Vivace and 1996 Seat Marbella were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Vivace (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1996 Seat Marbella. (40 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1996 Seat Marbella. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Vivace weights approximately 136 kg more than 1996 Seat Marbella. 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 Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Seat Marbella. (60 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Seat Marbella.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Vivace | 1996 Seat Marbella | |
| Make | Fiat | Seat |
| Model | Vivace | Marbella |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2170 mm |
