2000 Fiat Seicento vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 5 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 370 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, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Seicento | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seicento | Polo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
