1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 2009 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2009 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 11 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Qashqai is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 790 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, 2009 Nissan Qashqai (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Fiat Seicento | 2009 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Seicento | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 899 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 140 km/hour | 191 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
