2007 Fiat Ducato vs. 1982 Fiat Vivace
To start off, 2007 Fiat Ducato is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Fiat Vivace would be higher. At 2,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Ducato (125 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1982 Fiat Vivace. (64 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1210 kg more than 1982 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Fiat Ducato (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Ducato | 1982 Fiat Vivace | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Ducato | Vivace |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2799 cc | 1372 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5610 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2480 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3710 mm | 2230 mm |
