2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2011 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2011 Toyota iQ is newer by 6 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 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota iQ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota iQ (89 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota iQ weights approximately 130 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, 2011 Toyota iQ (190 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (84 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota iQ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 2011 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Seicento | iQ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1116 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3051 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 32 L |
