2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Fiat Siena is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Siena. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Siena weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 2007 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Siena, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Siena | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 32 L |