1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 2002 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2002 Kia Sportage 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Kia Sportage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Kia Sportage (126 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (38 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Kia Sportage should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Kia Sportage weights approximately 728 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage 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 Kia Sportage (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (65 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Kia Sportage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Fiat Seicento | 2002 Kia Sportage | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Seicento | Sportage |
Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 898 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 65 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.7 mm | 86.1 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |