2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, both 2008 Fiat Siena and 2008 Mitsubishi Colt were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Siena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Siena. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Siena weights approximately 54 kg more than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt.

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, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Siena 2008 Mitsubishi Colt
Make Fiat Mitsubishi
Model Siena Colt
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1581 cc 1499 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 74 Nm 210 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86.4 mm 75.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 67.4 mm 84.8 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.5:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 184 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.5 seconds 8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1074 kg 1020 kg
Vehicle Length 3550 mm 3880 mm
Vehicle Width 1640 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1440 mm 1560 mm
Wheelbase Size 2380 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.2 L/100km 6.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 54 L 47 L


 

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