2008 Fiat Punto vs. 2003 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2008 Fiat Punto is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Punto (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Siena. (69 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Punto should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Siena weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Fiat Punto.
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, 2003 Fiat Siena (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Punto. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Punto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Punto | 2003 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Punto | Siena |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 79.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 20.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 995 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2380 mm |
