2004 Fiat Siena vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Siena and 2004 Toyota Prius were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Prius (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Siena. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Prius weights approximately 280 kg more than 2004 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Toyota Prius (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Siena. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Prius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Siena. 2004 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Siena | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Siena | Prius |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
