2008 Land Rover Discovery vs. 2001 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 831 kg more than 2001 Fiat Siena.
Because 2008 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Discovery (340 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Siena. (87 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Siena. 2008 Land Rover Discovery has automatic transmission and 2001 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2001 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Discovery will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Discovery | 2001 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Land Rover | Fiat |
Model | Discovery | Siena |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3950 cc | 1089 cc |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
Torque | 340 Nm | 87 Nm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1344 kg |