2008 Fiat Siena vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 4,142 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Holden Commodore weights approximately 266 kg more than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Because 1980 Holden Commodore 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 1980 Holden Commodore. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 1980 Holden Commodore (269 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1980 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena. 1980 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Fiat | Holden |
Model | Siena | Commodore |
Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 4142 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 269 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1356 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2670 mm |