1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1971 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Land Rover Serie II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Land Rover Serie II would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Land Rover Serie II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (67 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 770 kg more than 1998 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1971 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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, 1971 Land Rover Serie II (158 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Land Rover Serie II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1971 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | Fiat | Land Rover |
| Model | Seicento | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2780 mm |
