2003 Fiat Seicento vs. 2003 Toyota Previa

To start off, both 2003 Fiat Seicento and 2003 Toyota Previa were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Previa (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Previa should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Previa weights approximately 790 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 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Seicento. (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Seicento. 2003 Toyota Previa 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 Toyota Previa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Fiat Seicento 2003 Toyota Previa
Make Fiat Toyota
Model Seicento Previa
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Hatchback Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1116 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 157 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 85 Nm 221 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 88.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72 mm 96 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 7 seats
Vehicle Weight 735 kg 1525 kg
Vehicle Length 3340 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2900 mm


 

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