2005 Fiat Siena vs. 1988 GMC Suburban

To start off, 2005 Fiat Siena is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 GMC Suburban. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 GMC Suburban would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 GMC Suburban (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Siena. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Siena.

Because 1988 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 GMC Suburban 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, 1988 GMC Suburban (407 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Siena. 1988 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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