1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1976 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 899 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Seicento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Volkswagen Polo (39 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Seicento weights approximately 40 kg more than 1976 Volkswagen Polo.
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 (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volkswagen Polo. (57 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Seicento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1976 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seicento | Polo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 39 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 59 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 35 L |
