1999 Fiat Seicento vs. 2010 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2010 Lancia Musa is newer by 11 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lancia Musa (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lancia Musa should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Musa weights approximately 543 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, 2010 Lancia Musa (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Seicento | 2010 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Seicento | Musa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 47 L |
