2004 Fiat Seicento vs. 2003 Honda S2000
To start off, 2004 Fiat Seicento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda S2000 weights approximately 551 kg more than 2004 Fiat Seicento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Honda S2000 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Honda S2000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Seicento, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Seicento. (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Seicento | 2003 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Seicento | S2000 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 2157 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 50 L |
