2002 Fiat Seicento vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 1185 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.
Because 2012 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Seicento | 2012 Tata Safari | |
Make | Fiat | Tata |
Model | Seicento | Safari |
Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1114 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |