1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1976 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 1,164 cc, 1976 Toyota Publica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Toyota Publica (63 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Toyota Publica should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Publica weights approximately 25 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, 1976 Toyota Publica (95 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Toyota Publica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1976 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Seicento | Publica |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1164 cc |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 95 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2270 mm |
