2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2008 Nissan Note
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Siena and 2008 Nissan Note were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Note is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Note (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Siena. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Note should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Note weights approximately 87 kg more than 2008 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Nissan Note (153 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Siena. (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2008 Nissan Note | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Siena | Note |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1182 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 46 L |