2006 Fiat Siena vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 6 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), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Siena. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Siena weights approximately 328 kg more than 2012 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Siena | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Siena | Impreza |
Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 64 L |