2005 Fiat Siena vs. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Siena. (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 1164 kg more than 2005 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Nissan Pathfinder is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder 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, 2006 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Siena. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Siena | 2006 Nissan Pathfinder | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Siena | Pathfinder |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 999 cc | 3950 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 95 Nm | 395 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 2184 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2860 mm |