2001 Fiat Seicento vs. 1996 Lancia Dedra
To start off, 2001 Fiat Seicento is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lancia Dedra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lancia Dedra would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Dedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Dedra (88 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Dedra should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 435 kg more than 2001 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, 1996 Lancia Dedra (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Dedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Seicento | 1996 Lancia Dedra | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Seicento | Dedra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 63 L |
