2003 Fiat Siena vs. 2011 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2011 Ford Bantam is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Bantam (94 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Siena. (69 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Bantam should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Siena weights approximately 116 kg more than 2011 Ford Bantam.
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, 2011 Ford Bantam (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Siena. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Bantam will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Siena | 2011 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Siena | Bantam |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |
