2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Siena and 2008 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Siena. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Siena weights approximately 158 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Because 2008 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 2008 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, 2008 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Siena | Exige |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
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 | 100 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 74 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 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 | 1074 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |