1978 Toyota Corona vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2011 Fiat Siena is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Siena (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 25 kg more than 2011 Fiat Siena.
Because 1978 Toyota Corona 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 1978 Toyota Corona. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Siena, 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, 1978 Toyota Corona (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Corona | 2011 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Toyota | Fiat |
| Model | Corona | Siena |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 67.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1095 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |
