2007 Fiat Siena vs. 2001 Suzuki Samurai
To start off, 2007 Fiat Siena is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Suzuki Samurai (69 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Siena. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Samurai should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Siena weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Samurai.
Because 2001 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2007 Fiat Siena (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Samurai. (103 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Siena | 2001 Suzuki Samurai | |
| Make | Fiat | Suzuki |
| Model | Siena | Samurai |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 68 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2490 mm |
