2001 Fiat Seicento vs. 2005 Lancia Phedra
To start off, 2005 Lancia Phedra is newer by 4 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Phedra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Phedra (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Phedra should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Phedra weights approximately 1038 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, 2005 Lancia Phedra (264 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Phedra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Seicento | 2005 Lancia Phedra | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Seicento | Phedra |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1997 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 | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1773 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
