2006 Fiat Siena vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 2006 Fiat Siena is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 155 kg more than 2006 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1984 Toyota Century 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 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena. 1984 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Siena | 1984 Toyota Century | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Siena | Century |
Year Released | 2006 | 1984 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 | 1645 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2870 mm |