2002 Fiat Siena vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 2002 Fiat Siena is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ford Capri. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ford Capri would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Ford Capri is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Fiat Siena (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (97 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Siena weights approximately 312 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Ford Capri 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 1978 Ford Capri. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 1978 Ford Capri (151 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Siena. (87 Nm). This means 1978 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Siena. 1978 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 2002 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2002 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Siena | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Siena | Capri |
Year Released | 2002 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 1993 cc |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 151 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1032 kg |