2007 Chevrolet Spark vs. 2007 Fiat Siena
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Spark and 2007 Fiat Siena were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,242 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Siena (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (65 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Siena weights approximately 275 kg more than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. 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, 2007 Fiat Siena (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Spark. (87 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Spark.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Spark | 2007 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Spark | Siena |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 995 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 65 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 795 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 54 L |
