2002 Fiat Siena vs. 1983 Lincoln Town Car

To start off, 2002 Fiat Siena is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lincoln Town Car. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lincoln Town Car would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (129 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Siena. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 476 kg more than 2002 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1983 Lincoln Town Car 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 1983 Lincoln Town Car. 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, 1983 Lincoln Town Car (311 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Siena. (87 Nm). This means 1983 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Siena. 1983 Lincoln Town Car 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. 1983 Lincoln Town Car will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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2002 Fiat Siena 1983 Lincoln Town Car
Make Fiat Lincoln
Model Siena Town Car
Year Released 2002 1983
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1089 cc 4942 cc
Horse Power 122 HP 129 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 87 Nm 311 Nm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1344 kg 1820 kg