2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Seicento and 2005 Lancia Ypsilon were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Ypsilon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Ypsilon (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Ypsilon should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 205 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, 2005 Lancia Ypsilon (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 2005 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Seicento | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 47 L |
