2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
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 Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Siena weights approximately 215 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 Lotus Exige 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 Exige. 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 Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige 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 Exige | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Siena | Exige |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1697 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 20.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.3 seconds | 5.5 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 | 1090 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 40 L |
