2001 Fiat Seicento vs. 2002 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2002 Renault Laguna is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Renault Laguna (108 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Renault Laguna weights approximately 695 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, 2002 Renault Laguna (149 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Seicento | 2002 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Seicento | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80.5 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
