2002 Fiat Seicento vs. 1974 Volkswagen SP
To start off, 2002 Fiat Seicento is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Volkswagen SP. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Volkswagen SP would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Volkswagen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Volkswagen SP (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Volkswagen SP should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Volkswagen SP weights approximately 155 kg more than 2002 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1974 Volkswagen SP (120 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1974 Volkswagen SP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Seicento | 1974 Volkswagen SP | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seicento | SP |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1114 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
