2000 Fiat Seicento vs. 1989 Renault 25
To start off, 2000 Fiat Seicento is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Renault 25. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Renault 25 would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Renault 25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Renault 25 (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Renault 25 should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault 25 weights approximately 410 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.
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, 1989 Renault 25 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1989 Renault 25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Seicento | 1989 Renault 25 | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Seicento | 25 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1145 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
