1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen SP (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen SP should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen SP weights approximately 160 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volkswagen SP (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seicento | SP |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
