2008 Fiat Siena vs. 1999 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Renault Laguna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Renault Laguna would be higher. At 1,870 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Laguna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Laguna weights approximately 236 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, 1999 Renault Laguna (250 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Laguna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Siena | 1999 Renault Laguna | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Siena | Laguna |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 93 mm |
| 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 | 1074 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
