1996 Fiat Vivace vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour is newer by 17 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Crosstour (274 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Crosstour weights approximately 1029 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 2013 Honda Crosstour is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Fiat Vivace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Fiat Vivace. 2013 Honda Crosstour 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. 2013 Honda Crosstour will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Vivace | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Vivace | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1372 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2797 mm |
