2003 Fiat Siena vs. 2003 Ford Expedition
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Siena and 2003 Ford Expedition were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Expedition (256 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Siena. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1440 kg more than 2003 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Ford Expedition is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Ford Expedition will offer significantly more control. 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 Expedition (467 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Siena. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Siena. 2003 Ford Expedition has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Fiat Siena | 2003 Ford Expedition | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Siena | Expedition |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 5407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 467 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3030 mm |