1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1994 Nissan Sunny
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan Sunny. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan Sunny would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan Sunny is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan Sunny (75 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan Sunny should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan Sunny weights approximately 360 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, 1994 Nissan Sunny (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 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 | 1994 Nissan Sunny | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Seicento | Sunny |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2540 mm |
