2006 Fiat Siena vs. 2002 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Fiat Siena is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (108 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Siena weights approximately 555 kg more than 2002 Honda Civic.
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, 2006 Fiat Siena (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Civic. 2002 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Siena | 2002 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Siena | Civic |
Year Released | 2006 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1589 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |