2002 Fiat Siena vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 4 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Siena. (122 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 371 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.
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, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Siena. (87 Nm). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Siena. 2006 Ford Five Hundred 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. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Fiat Siena | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Siena | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1089 cc | 2983 cc |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 281 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1715 kg |