2005 Honda Civic vs. 2011 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2011 Fiat Siena is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Fiat Siena (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Civic weights approximately 1 kg more than 2011 Fiat Siena.
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, 2011 Fiat Siena (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Civic. (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Civic | 2011 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Civic | Siena |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 139 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1096 kg | 1095 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 47 L |