2007 Fiat Siena vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Fiat Siena is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Siena (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 190 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (135 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Siena | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | Siena | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 102 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |