2007 Fiat Siena vs. 2009 Nissan Murano
To start off, 2009 Nissan Murano is newer by 2 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 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Murano (261 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Siena. (68 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Siena.
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, 2009 Nissan Murano (248 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Siena. 2009 Nissan Murano 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. 2009 Nissan Murano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Siena | 2009 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Siena | Murano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1697 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1890 mm |