1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 2003 Volvo S40
To start off, 2003 Volvo S40 is newer by 4 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volvo S40 (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volvo S40 weights approximately 716 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, 2003 Volvo S40 (166 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Seicento | 2003 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Seicento | S40 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 166 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 62 L |
