2008 Fiat Siena vs. 2012 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2012 Fiat Panda is newer by 4 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. Both 2008 Fiat Siena and 2012 Fiat Panda are equipped with a 1,242 cc engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Panda weights approximately 55 kg more than 2008 Fiat Siena.
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, both vehicles can yield 102 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Fiat Siena | 2012 Fiat Panda | |
Make | Fiat | Fiat |
Model | Siena | Panda |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 17 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 | 1070 kg | 1125 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 30 L |