2001 Fiat Seicento vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Seicento and 2001 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Civic (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Civic weights approximately 111 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, 2001 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm). This means 2001 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Seicento | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Seicento | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1672 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 846 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
