2000 Fiat Seicento vs. 1966 Peugeot 204
To start off, 2000 Fiat Seicento is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Peugeot 204. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Peugeot 204 would be higher. At 1,130 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Peugeot 204 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Fiat Seicento (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Peugeot 204. (47 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Fiat Seicento should accelerate faster than 1966 Peugeot 204. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Peugeot 204 weights approximately 145 kg more than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
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, 1966 Peugeot 204 (85 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 Peugeot 204 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Seicento | 1966 Peugeot 204 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Seicento | 204 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1130 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 64 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |
