2000 Fiat Seicento vs. 2009 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2009 Honda FR-V is newer by 9 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Honda FR-V (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Seicento | 2009 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Seicento | FR-V |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 87.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2120 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
