1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Seicento and 1998 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Volkswagen Golf (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 500 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 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1998 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Seicento | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Seicento | Golf |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 899 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 76.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 86.9 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |