2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2005 Mazda 3
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Seicento and 2005 Mazda 3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 3 (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 3 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 3 weights approximately 493 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 Mazda 3 (183 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Seicento | 2005 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Seicento | 3 |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 84 Nm | 183 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |