1985 Fiat Vivace vs. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit
To start off, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Fiat Vivace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Fiat Vivace would be higher. At 6,748 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (208 HP @ 3900 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1985 Fiat Vivace. (62 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit should accelerate faster than 1985 Fiat Vivace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit weights approximately 1570 kg more than 1985 Fiat Vivace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Fiat Vivace, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit (402 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Fiat Vivace. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Fiat Vivace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Fiat Vivace | 1990 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit | |
| Make | Fiat | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Vivace | Silver Spirit |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 6748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 2380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 5280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3070 mm |
