2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2002 Honda Accord

To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (197 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 730 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, 2002 Honda Accord (232 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 2002 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Seicento has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Seicento will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Seicento 2002 Honda Accord
Make Fiat Honda
Model Seicento Accord
Year Released 2005 2002
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1108 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 53 HP 197 HP
Engine RPM 2750 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 88 Nm 232 Nm
Engine Bore Size 70 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72 mm 99 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 10.5:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 810 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 3330 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1520 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2210 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 65 L