2003 Acura CL vs. 2003 Fiat Seicento

To start off, both 2003 Acura CL and 2003 Fiat Seicento were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Acura CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Acura CL (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Acura CL should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Acura CL weights approximately 845 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Acura CL (294 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Seicento. (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Acura CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Seicento. 2003 Acura CL has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Seicento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Acura CL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Acura CL 2003 Fiat Seicento
Make Acura Fiat
Model CL Seicento
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Coupe Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3210 cc 1116 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 223 HP 53 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5750 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 85 Nm
Torque RPM 4700 RPM 3250 RPM
Engine Bore Size 89 mm 70 mm
Engine Stroke Size 86 mm 72 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1580 kg 735 kg
Vehicle Length 4890 mm 3340 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1520 mm
Vehicle Height 1420 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2730 mm 2210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 65 L 35 L