2001 Fiat Ecobasic vs. 2009 Toyota Sienna

To start off, 2009 Toyota Sienna is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Ecobasic would be higher. At 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. (60 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Sienna weights approximately 1179 kg more than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Toyota Sienna is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic. (163 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Ecobasic.

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