2008 Acura RL vs. 2010 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2010 Fiat Siena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Acura RL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Acura RL would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Acura RL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Acura RL weights approximately 204 kg more than 2010 Fiat Siena.
Because 2008 Acura RL is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Acura RL 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, 2008 Acura RL (347 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Acura RL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Siena. 2008 Acura RL has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Acura RL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Acura RL | 2010 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Acura | Fiat |
| Model | RL | Siena |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 290 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 347 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1274 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 54 L |
