2006 Fiat Siena vs. 2011 Ford Fusion
To start off, 2011 Ford Fusion is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Ford Fusion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford Fusion (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford Fusion should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Siena weights approximately 267 kg more than 2011 Ford Fusion.
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 Ford Fusion (233 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford Fusion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena. 2011 Ford Fusion 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. 2011 Ford Fusion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Siena | 2011 Ford Fusion | |
| Make | Fiat | Ford |
| Model | Siena | Fusion |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1516 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4841 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1834 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 66 L |
