2000 Fiat Siena vs. 2013 Ford Taurus

To start off, 2013 Ford Taurus is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford Taurus (284 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford Taurus weights approximately 607 kg more than 2000 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 Ford Taurus is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Ford Taurus will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Ford Taurus (344 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Siena. (200 Nm). This means 2013 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Siena. 2013 Ford Taurus has automatic transmission and 2000 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2000 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ford Taurus will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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