2004 Fiat Seicento vs. 2005 Honda FR-V
To start off, 2005 Honda FR-V is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda FR-V (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda FR-V weights approximately 731 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, 2005 Honda FR-V (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Seicento. (85 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Seicento | 2005 Honda FR-V | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Seicento | FR-V |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 94.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1466 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 58 L |
