1998 Fiat Siena vs. 1984 Nissan Laurel

To start off, 1998 Fiat Siena is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Nissan Laurel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Nissan Laurel would be higher. At 1,952 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Nissan Laurel (102 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Siena weights approximately 230 kg more than 1984 Nissan Laurel.

Because 1984 Nissan Laurel 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 1984 Nissan Laurel. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1998 Fiat Siena (200 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Nissan Laurel. (162 Nm). This means 1998 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Nissan Laurel. 1984 Nissan Laurel has automatic transmission and 1998 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 1998 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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