2003 Fiat Siena vs. 2003 Saturn L
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Siena and 2003 Saturn L were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,196 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Saturn L is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Saturn L (135 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Siena. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Saturn L should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Saturn L weights approximately 300 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Saturn L (199 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Siena. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Saturn L will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Siena. 2003 Saturn L has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Saturn L will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Fiat Siena | 2003 Saturn L | |
Make | Fiat | Saturn |
Model | Siena | L |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 2196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 135 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 199 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2710 mm |