2002 Fiat Siena vs. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria

To start off, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (221 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Siena. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 433 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 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 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 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. 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, 2003 Ford Crown Victoria (361 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Siena. (87 Nm). This means 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Siena. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2003 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Fiat Siena 2003 Ford Crown Victoria
Make Fiat Ford
Model Siena Crown Victoria
Year Released 2002 2003
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1089 cc 4601 cc
Horse Power 122 HP 221 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 87 Nm 361 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 1777 kg


 

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