2000 BMW M3 vs. 2000 Fiat Seicento

To start off, both 2000 BMW M3 and 2000 Fiat Seicento were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 BMW M3 (325 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW M3 weights approximately 835 kg more than 2000 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 BMW M3 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 2000 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 BMW M3 (350 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.

Compare all specifications:

2000 BMW M3 2000 Fiat Seicento
Make BMW Fiat
Model M3 Seicento
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3168 cc 1114 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 7750 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 350 Nm 84 Nm
Torque RPM 4900 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 87 mm 70 mm
Engine Stroke Size 91 mm 72 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.2:1 9.6:1
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1570 kg 735 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 3340 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 L 35 L


 

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