2006 Fiat Siena vs. 2005 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2006 Fiat Siena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Quest would be higher. At 3,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Quest (240 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Quest weights approximately 59 kg more than 2006 Fiat Siena. 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, 2005 Nissan Quest (304 Nm) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena. 2005 Nissan Quest 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. 2005 Nissan Quest will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 Fiat Siena | 2005 Nissan Quest | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Siena | Quest |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 3294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 304 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1842 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 5190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3140 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8 L/100km | 11.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 76 L |