1997 Fiat Vivace vs. 1997 Volvo V40
To start off, both 1997 Fiat Vivace and 1997 Volvo V40 were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volvo V40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volvo V40 (104 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volvo V40 should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volvo V40 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Volvo V40 (143 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1997 Volvo V40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Fiat Vivace | 1997 Volvo V40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Vivace | V40 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1371 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2570 mm |
