2001 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1997 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2001 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1997 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1997 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 720 kg more than 1997 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2001 Land Rover Discovery (341 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Fiat Siena. (200 Nm). This means 2001 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Fiat Siena. 2001 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 1997 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 1997 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Land Rover Discovery | 1997 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Discovery | Siena |
Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1910 cc |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 200 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 1300 kg |