2000 Fiat Siena vs. 1989 Ford Meteor
To start off, 2000 Fiat Siena is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ford Meteor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ford Meteor would be higher. At 1,910 cc, 2000 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ford Meteor (71 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ford Meteor should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Siena.
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, 2000 Fiat Siena (200 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ford Meteor. (121 Nm). This means 2000 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ford Meteor. 1989 Ford Meteor 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. 1989 Ford Meteor will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Fiat Siena | 1989 Ford Meteor | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Siena | Meteor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1597 cc |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
