1997 Fiat Vivace vs. 1997 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Vivace and 1997 Suzuki Swift were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,371 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Fiat Vivace (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1997 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 1997 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Fiat Vivace weights approximately 70 kg more than 1997 Suzuki Swift. 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, 1997 Fiat Vivace (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1997 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Fiat Vivace | 1997 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
Model | Vivace | Swift |
Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1371 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2270 mm |