2000 Fiat Seicento vs. 2001 Mazda Tribute
To start off, 2001 Mazda Tribute is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Tribute (100 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 1050 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 2001 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Tribute will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Mazda Tribute (271 Nm) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento. 2001 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Seicento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Seicento | 2001 Mazda Tribute | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Seicento | Tribute |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
