2005 Fiat Siena vs. 2009 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2009 Tata Sumo is newer by 4 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 2,956 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Tata Sumo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Siena (70 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Tata Sumo weights approximately 780 kg more than 2005 Fiat Siena.
Because 2009 Tata Sumo 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, 2009 Tata Sumo 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, 2009 Tata Sumo (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Siena. (95 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Tata Sumo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Siena | 2009 Tata Sumo | |
| Make | Fiat | Tata |
| Model | Siena | Sumo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 999 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Torque | 95 Nm | 223 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4258 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1726 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1925 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2425 mm |
