2006 Fiat Siena vs. 1985 Nissan Santana
To start off, 2006 Fiat Siena is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Nissan Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Nissan Santana would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Nissan Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Siena weights approximately 571 kg more than 1985 Nissan Santana.
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, 1985 Nissan Santana (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1985 Nissan Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena. 1985 Nissan Santana 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. 1985 Nissan Santana will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Siena | 1985 Nissan Santana | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Siena | Santana |
Year Released | 2006 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 142 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2560 mm |