2000 Fiat Siena vs. 1979 Nissan Silvia

To start off, 2000 Fiat Siena is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Nissan Silvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Nissan Silvia would be higher. At 1,910 cc, 2000 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Silvia (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Fiat Siena weights approximately 280 kg more than 1979 Nissan Silvia.

Because 1979 Nissan Silvia 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 1979 Nissan Silvia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Fiat Siena (200 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Silvia. (152 Nm). This means 2000 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Silvia. 1979 Nissan Silvia has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Nissan Silvia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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