2000 Fiat Seicento vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 12 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 1,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Insight (98 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 517 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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Seicento | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Seicento | Insight |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |