1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1998 Peugeot 605
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Seicento and 1998 Peugeot 605 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Peugeot 605 (135 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot 605 should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 710 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 Peugeot 605 (179 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento. 1998 Peugeot 605 has automatic transmission and 1998 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 1998 Fiat Seicento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Peugeot 605 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Seicento | 1998 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Seicento | 605 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 899 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2810 mm |