2003 Fiat Siena vs. 2005 Fiat Palio
To start off, 2005 Fiat Palio is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Siena would be higher. Both 2003 Fiat Siena and 2005 Fiat Palio are equipped with a 999 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Siena (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Palio. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Siena weights approximately 114 kg more than 2005 Fiat Palio. 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 Fiat Siena (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Palio. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Siena | 2005 Fiat Palio | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Siena | Palio |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2380 mm |
