1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 1999 Opel Zafira
To start off, 1999 Opel Zafira is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Opel Zafira is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Opel Zafira (101 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Opel Zafira should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Zafira weights approximately 660 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, 1999 Opel Zafira (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Opel Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 1999 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Seicento | Zafira |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| 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 | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
