Perodua Viva Engine. The perodua viva 1.0 is a front wheel drive car, with its motor placed in the front, and a 5 door hatchback bodyshell. Though later in the viva's life, with the introduction of the 660 bx, the viva finally replaced the kancil. Viva engine mounting auto /manual. Yes, dvvt even for the 660cc and 850cc .