2003 Fiat Siena vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2003 Fiat Siena is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Siena (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Fiat Siena.
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 Toyota Carina (174 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Siena. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Siena | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Siena | Carina |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1220 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
