2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Seicento and 2005 Nissan 350Z were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan 350Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan 350Z (283 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 720 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 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 2005 Nissan 350Z. 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (354 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan 350Z will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Seicento | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
| 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 11.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 80 L |
