2008 Fiat Siena vs. 1997 Kia Retona
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Siena (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1997 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Retona weights approximately 775 kg more than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Because 1997 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Kia Retona 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, 1997 Kia Retona (206 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Siena | 1997 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Siena | Retona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2370 mm |
