2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2005 Fiat Seicento is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,916 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (310 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1912 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.

Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Seicento. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm) has 666 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Seicento 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Fiat Volkswagen
Model Seicento Touareg
Year Released 2005 2004
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1116 cc 4916 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 53 HP 310 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 84 Nm 750 Nm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 18.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 730 kg 2642 kg
Vehicle Length 3330 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1510 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1450 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2430 mm 2860 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 35 L 100 L


 

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