1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 1999 TVR Griffith
To start off, both 1999 Fiat Seicento and 1999 TVR Griffith were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 TVR Griffith is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 TVR Griffith (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 TVR Griffith should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 TVR Griffith weights approximately 330 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.
Because 1999 TVR Griffith is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 TVR Griffith. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 TVR Griffith (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 TVR Griffith will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Seicento | 1999 TVR Griffith | |
Make | Fiat | TVR |
Model | Seicento | Griffith |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 898 cc | 3946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 57 L |