1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 1999 Renault Avantime
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Seicento and 1999 Renault Avantime were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Avantime (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Avantime weights approximately 845 kg more than 1999 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 Renault Avantime (255 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm). This means 1999 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Seicento | 1999 Renault Avantime | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Seicento | Avantime |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 898 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1575 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
