1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1995 Renault 19
To start off, 1998 Fiat Seicento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault 19. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault 19 would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Renault 19 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Renault 19 (79 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Renault 19 should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Renault 19 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, 1995 Renault 19 (110 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Renault 19 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1995 Renault 19 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Seicento | 19 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
