2004 Fiat Seicento vs. 2004 Vauxhall Astra

To start off, both 2004 Fiat Seicento and 2004 Vauxhall Astra were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Astra (168 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 650 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.

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, 2004 Vauxhall Astra (255 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Seicento. (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Seicento.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Fiat Seicento 2004 Vauxhall Astra
Make Fiat Vauxhall
Model Seicento Astra
Year Released 2004 2004
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1116 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 168 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 85 Nm 255 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 1950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 735 kg 1385 kg
Vehicle Length 3330 mm 4260 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2620 mm


 

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