2007 Fiat Siena vs. 2008 Honda Civic
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic 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 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Siena. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 Fiat Siena. 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, 2008 Honda Civic (175 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Siena. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2007 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2007 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Siena | 2008 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Siena | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 207 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 8.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |