1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1986 Toyota Camry
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 1,832 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Toyota Camry (89 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Camry weights approximately 515 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, 1986 Toyota Camry (141 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1986 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1986 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Seicento | Camry |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 1832 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |
