1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 2002 Honda S-MX
To start off, 2002 Honda S-MX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda S-MX weights approximately 600 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 2002 Honda S-MX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda S-MX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Honda S-MX (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Seicento | 2002 Honda S-MX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Seicento | S-MX |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 898 cc | 1973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 65 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
