1998 Fiat Seicento vs. 2010 Kia Venga

To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 12 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 1,591 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Venga is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Venga (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 613 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, 2010 Kia Venga (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Venga will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Seicento. 2010 Kia Venga 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. 2010 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1998 Fiat Seicento 2010 Kia Venga
Make Fiat Kia
Model Seicento Venga
Year Released 1998 2010
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 899 cc 1591 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 38 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6300 RPM
Torque 65 Nm 156 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 65 mm 74 mm
Engine Stroke Size 67.7 mm 85.4 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.5:1
Top Speed 140 km/hour 178 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 18 seconds 11.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 730 kg 1343 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 48 L