2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 1981 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2001 Fiat Stilo is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Stilo (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 185 kg more than 2001 Fiat Stilo.
Because 1981 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard 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, 1981 Toyota Blizzard (142 Nm) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (114 Nm). This means 1981 Toyota Blizzard will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 1981 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Stilo | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2030 mm |
