1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1981 Renault 18
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Renault 18. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Renault 18 would be higher. At 2,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Renault 18 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Renault 18 (66 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Renault 18 should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Renault 18 weights approximately 320 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.
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, 1981 Renault 18 (124 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Renault 18 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1981 Renault 18 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Seicento | 18 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 2068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2450 mm |
