2000 Fiat Seicento vs. 2010 Peugeot 407
To start off, 2010 Peugeot 407 is newer by 10 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 2,230 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Peugeot 407 (161 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 865 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, 2010 Peugeot 407 (220 Nm @ 4150 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2010 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Seicento | 2010 Peugeot 407 | |
| Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
| Model | Seicento | 407 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 67 L |
