2007 Fiat Siena vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2007 Fiat Siena is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Esprit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Esprit would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Siena. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 269 kg more than 2007 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 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 1995 Lotus Esprit. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 1995 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Siena | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Siena | Esprit |
Year Released | 2007 | 1995 |
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 | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 354 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1339 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 73 L |