2007 Fiat Siena vs. 2008 Ford Ka
To start off, 2008 Ford Ka is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Siena weights approximately 183 kg more than 2008 Ford Ka.
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, 2008 Ford Ka (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Siena | 2008 Ford Ka | |
Make | Fiat | Ford |
Model | Siena | Ka |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 887 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |