1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1988 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,269 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan Sunny (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 200 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, 1988 Nissan Sunny (101 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan Sunny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1988 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Seicento | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1269 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2440 mm |
