2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2005 Volvo V70
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Seicento and 2005 Volvo V70 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,435 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Volvo V70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo V70 (135 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo V70 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo V70 weights approximately 759 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 Volvo V70 (220 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2005 Volvo V70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 2005 Volvo V70 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. 2005 Volvo V70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 2005 Volvo V70 | |
| Make | Fiat | Volvo |
| Model | Seicento | V70 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2435 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11 seconds |
| 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 | 1569 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 70 L |
