2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2007 Renault Clio
To start off, 2007 Renault Clio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Renault Clio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Renault Clio (111 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Renault Clio should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Renault Clio weights approximately 670 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Renault Clio (151 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2007 Renault Clio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 2007 Renault Clio 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. 2007 Renault Clio will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 2007 Renault Clio | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Seicento | Clio |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 186 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 810 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
