1996 Fiat Vivace vs. 2010 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touran 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 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (104 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 1491 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.
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, 2010 Volkswagen Touran (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Vivace | 2010 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vivace | Touran |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1550 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2680 mm |
