1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1974 Renault Siete
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Renault Siete would be higher. At 1,108 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1974 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1974 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Renault Siete weights approximately 66 kg more than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
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, 1998 Fiat Seicento (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Renault Siete. (72 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Renault Siete.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1974 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Seicento | Siete |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1037 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 72 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 816 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2540 mm |
