2008 Fiat Siena vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 11 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, 2008 Fiat Siena (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 165 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Fiat Siena (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Siena | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Siena | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2470 mm |
