2008 Chevrolet Matiz vs. 2008 Fiat Siena
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Matiz and 2008 Fiat Siena were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,697 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Siena weights approximately 160 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Matiz.
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 Fiat Siena (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Matiz. (91 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Matiz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Matiz | 2008 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Matiz | Siena |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 993 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 48 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 91 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.1 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3500 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 47 L |
