2003 Fiat Siena vs. 1984 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2003 Fiat Siena is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 1,297 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Opel Ascona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Opel Ascona (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Siena. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Opel Ascona should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Siena weights approximately 96 kg more than 1984 Opel Ascona.
Let's talk about torque, 1984 Opel Ascona (101 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Siena. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Opel Ascona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Siena | 1984 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Siena | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 101 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2580 mm |
