2007 Fiat Siena vs. 2012 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is newer by 5 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 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Captiva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva (161 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Siena. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2012 Chevrolet Captiva (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Siena. (75 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Captiva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Siena | 2012 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Fiat | Chevrolet |
| Model | Siena | Captiva |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 75 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1756 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2707 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 65 L |
