2001 Fiat Seicento vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter is newer by 12 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Boxter weights approximately 605 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.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Porsche Boxter (279 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Boxter will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Seicento | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Seicento | Boxter |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 12.5 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3340 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2475 mm |
