2007 Fiat Siena vs. 1998 Fiat Barchetta
To start off, 2007 Fiat Siena is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Barchetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Barchetta would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Fiat Barchetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Fiat Barchetta (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Siena. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Fiat Barchetta should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Siena weights approximately 30 kg more than 1998 Fiat Barchetta.
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, 1998 Fiat Barchetta (164 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1998 Fiat Barchetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Siena | 1998 Fiat Barchetta | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Siena | Barchetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2280 mm |
