1996 Fiat Vivace vs. 2010 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2010 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Vivace would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (158 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1996 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Vivace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2010 Land Rover Freelander (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Vivace. 2010 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1996 Fiat Vivace has manual transmission. 1996 Fiat Vivace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Vivace | 2010 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Vivace | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 2076 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2670 mm |
