2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 7 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Honda Jazz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Jazz (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Jazz weights approximately 237 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, 2012 Honda Jazz (127 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2012 Honda Jazz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento. 2012 Honda Jazz 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. 2012 Honda Jazz will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Fiat Seicento | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Seicento | Jazz |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 53 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 88 Nm | 127 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 182 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 11.4 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 | 1047 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |