1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1998 Renault Laguna
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Seicento and 1998 Renault Laguna were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Renault Laguna (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Renault Laguna weights approximately 715 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 Renault Laguna (277 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1998 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento. 1998 Renault Laguna 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 Renault Laguna will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Seicento | 1998 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Fiat | Renault |
Model | Seicento | Laguna |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1107 cc | 2945 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 191 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 277 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2680 mm |