1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 1999 Renault Twingo
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Seicento and 1999 Renault Twingo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,149 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Twingo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Twingo (57 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Twingo should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Twingo weights approximately 90 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 Twingo (91 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Twingo 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 Twingo | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Seicento | Twingo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 898 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 91 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
