2003 Fiat Siena vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 9 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Hilux (101 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Siena. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 490 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 2012 Toyota Hilux 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 2012 Toyota Hilux. 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Siena. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Siena | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Siena | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3090 mm |
