2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2009 Honda Civic
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Civic (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Siena. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 98 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 Fiat Siena (140 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Civic. (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Siena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Siena | 2009 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Siena | Civic |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 128 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.4 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1193 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 50 L |