2006 Fiat Siena vs. 1988 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2006 Fiat Siena is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Siena weights approximately 607 kg more than 1988 Lotus Esprit.
Because 1988 Lotus Esprit 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 1988 Lotus Esprit. 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, 1988 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Siena | 1988 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Siena | Esprit |
Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2440 mm |