1996 Fiat Vivace vs. 2010 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2010 Toyota Tacoma 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 258 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 Toyota Tacoma is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Toyota Tacoma. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Vivace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Vivace | 2010 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Vivace | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3240 mm |
