2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2004 Honda Life
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Siena (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Siena should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Siena weights approximately 284 kg more than 2004 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Honda Life 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, 2004 Honda Life 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, 2008 Fiat Siena (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Siena | 2004 Honda Life | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Siena | Life |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 58 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2370 mm |
