2000 Fiat Seicento vs. 1951 GAZ M-20
To start off, 2000 Fiat Seicento is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 2,120 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 GAZ M-20 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1951 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1951 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 GAZ M-20 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Because 1951 GAZ M-20 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 1951 GAZ M-20. 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, 1951 GAZ M-20 (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1951 GAZ M-20 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Seicento | 1951 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Fiat | GAZ |
| Model | Seicento | M-20 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2710 mm |
