2009 Honda Element vs. 2009 Fiat Siena
To start off, both 2009 Honda Element 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Element (167 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Siena. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Element weights approximately 876 kg more than 2009 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Fiat Siena. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Element 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, 2009 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Siena. (74 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Siena. 2009 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat Siena has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat Siena will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Element | 2009 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Honda | Fiat |
Model | Element | Siena |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 167 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 74 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2380 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.2 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |