2005 Fiat Panda vs. 1990 Fiat Vivace
To start off, 2005 Fiat Panda is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Fiat Vivace would be higher. At 1,372 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Fiat Vivace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Fiat Vivace (64 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Panda. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Fiat Vivace should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Panda weights approximately 30 kg more than 1990 Fiat Vivace.
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, 1990 Fiat Vivace (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Panda. (88 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Fiat Vivace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Panda | 1990 Fiat Vivace | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Panda | Vivace |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2230 mm |
