1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1998 Ford Laser
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Seicento and 1998 Ford Laser were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Ford Laser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ford Laser (128 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ford Laser weights approximately 465 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, 1998 Ford Laser (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Ford Laser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Seicento | 1998 Ford Laser | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Seicento | Laser |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1107 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6150 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |