1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1998 Porsche 993
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Seicento and 1998 Porsche 993 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Porsche 993 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Porsche 993 (283 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Porsche 993 should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Porsche 993 weights approximately 690 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.
Because 1998 Porsche 993 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1998 Porsche 993. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 993 (347 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Porsche 993 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1998 Porsche 993 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Seicento | 993 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 347 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2280 mm |
