2008 Nissan Note vs. 2010 Fiat Siena
To start off, 2010 Fiat Siena is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Nissan Note. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Nissan Note would be higher. At 1,461 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Nissan Note is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Note weights approximately 169 kg more than 2010 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, 2008 Nissan Note (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2008 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Nissan Note | 2010 Fiat Siena | |
| Make | Nissan | Fiat |
| Model | Note | Siena |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1461 cc | 1242 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 16.5 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1239 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 54 L |
