2001 BMW M vs. 2001 Fiat Siena
To start off, both 2001 BMW M and 2001 Fiat Siena were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,169 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW M (320 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Siena. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW M weights approximately 325 kg more than 2001 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 BMW M 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 2001 BMW M. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 BMW M (345 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Siena. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW M | 2001 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | M | Siena |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2380 mm |
