2008 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1998 Fiat Siena

To start off, 2008 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Fiat Siena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Fiat Siena would be higher. At 3,192 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Freelander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Land Rover Freelander (230 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Land Rover Freelander weights approximately 470 kg more than 1998 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2008 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Freelander 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 Freelander (317 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Siena. (200 Nm). This means 2008 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Siena. 2008 Land Rover Freelander has automatic transmission and 1998 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 1998 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Freelander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Land Rover Freelander 1998 Fiat Siena
Make Land Rover Fiat
Model Freelander Siena
Year Released 2008 1998
Body Type SUV Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3192 cc 1910 cc
Horse Power 230 HP 51 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 317 Nm 200 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1770 kg 1300 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 65 L


 

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