2000 Fiat Siena vs. 2008 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2008 Kia Sorento is newer by 8 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 2,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Kia Sorento (139 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2000 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Kia Sorento weights approximately 790 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 2008 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Kia Sorento 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, 2008 Kia Sorento (320 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Fiat Siena. (200 Nm). This means 2008 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Fiat Siena. 2008 Kia Sorento 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. 2008 Kia Sorento will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Fiat Siena | 2008 Kia Sorento | |
Make | Fiat | Kia |
Model | Siena | Sorento |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2497 cc |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 139 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 320 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 2090 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 80 L |