2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Seicento weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Because 1998 Lotus Elise 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 1998 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 1998 Lotus Elise (165 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Seicento | Elise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
