2009 BMW 320 vs. 2009 Fiat Siena
To start off, both 2009 BMW 320 and 2009 Fiat Siena were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,171 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 406 kg more than 2009 Fiat Siena.
Because 2009 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Siena, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 BMW 320 (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Siena. (102 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 2009 Fiat Siena | |
Make | BMW | Fiat |
Model | 320 | Siena |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 1242 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 102 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 226 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.3 seconds | 13.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 54 L |