2007 Fiat Siena vs. 1989 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2007 Fiat Siena is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Siena (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1989 Toyota Carina. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1989 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Carina weights approximately 10 kg more than 2007 Fiat Siena.
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, 2007 Fiat Siena (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Siena | 1989 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Siena | Carina |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2530 mm |
