2002 Fiat Siena vs. 1996 Honda S-MX

To start off, 2002 Fiat Siena is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda S-MX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda S-MX would be higher. At 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda S-MX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda S-MX (129 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Siena. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda S-MX should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Fiat Siena weights approximately 14 kg more than 1996 Honda S-MX.

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, 1996 Honda S-MX (191 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Siena. (87 Nm). This means 1996 Honda S-MX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Siena. 1996 Honda S-MX 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. 1996 Honda S-MX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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