1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1984 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Corolla (80 HP) has 42 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 210 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, 1984 Toyota Corolla (121 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1984 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Seicento | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 80 HP |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
