1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 2002 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2002 Lancia Lybra is newer by 4 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 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Lybra (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 555 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, 2002 Lancia Lybra (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 2002 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Seicento | Lybra |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1107 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2600 mm |
