1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1998 Hyundai Lantra
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Seicento and 1998 Hyundai Lantra were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Hyundai Lantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Hyundai Lantra (87 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 345 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 Hyundai Lantra (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Seicento | 1998 Hyundai Lantra | |
Make | Fiat | Hyundai |
Model | Seicento | Lantra |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1095 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2560 mm |