2000 Fiat Seicento vs. 2000 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2000 Fiat Seicento and 2000 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,946 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volvo S40 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S40 weights approximately 640 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, 2000 Volvo S40 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Seicento | 2000 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Seicento | S40 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 60 L |
