2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1981 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Opel Ascona (114 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Opel Ascona weights approximately 240 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Opel Ascona (154 Nm) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 1981 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 1981 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Seicento | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
