2004 Fiat Siena vs. 1984 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2004 Fiat Siena is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 5,040 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Holden Commodore (169 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Siena. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Holden Commodore weights approximately 360 kg more than 2004 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Holden Commodore 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 1984 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 1984 Holden Commodore (361 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Siena. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1984 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Siena. 1984 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Siena | 1984 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | Siena | Commodore |
Year Released | 2004 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 5040 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |