2003 Fiat Siena vs. 2003 Mazda Roadster
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Siena and 2003 Mazda Roadster were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,839 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Mazda Roadster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mazda Roadster (157 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Siena. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Roadster should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Roadster weights approximately 40 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 Mazda Roadster 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 Mazda Roadster. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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 Mazda Roadster (170 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Siena. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Mazda Roadster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Fiat Siena | 2003 Mazda Roadster | |
Make | Fiat | Mazda |
Model | Siena | Roadster |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |