2006 Fiat Siena vs. 2005 Porsche 996
To start off, 2006 Fiat Siena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Porsche 996. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Porsche 996 would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 996 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 996 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Siena weights approximately 378 kg more than 2005 Porsche 996.
Because 2005 Porsche 996 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 996 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, 2005 Porsche 996 (370 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 996 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Siena | 2005 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Fiat | Porsche |
| Model | Siena | 996 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |
