2008 Fiat Siena vs. 1996 Fiat Brava
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Brava is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Siena (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1996 Fiat Brava. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1996 Fiat Brava. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Fiat Brava weights approximately 81 kg more than 2008 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, 1996 Fiat Brava (147 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Siena | 1996 Fiat Brava | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Siena | Brava |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 63 L |
