2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1978 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,452 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Tercel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Toyota Tercel (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Toyota Tercel should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Tercel weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 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, 1978 Toyota Tercel (102 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 1978 Toyota Tercel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 1978 Toyota Tercel | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Seicento | Tercel |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1452 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2510 mm |
