2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 2001 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Stilo and 2001 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Stilo (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2001 Renault Megane. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2001 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 180 kg more than 2001 Renault Megane. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Fiat Stilo (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Renault Megane. (127 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 2001 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Fiat | Renault |
| Model | Stilo | Megane |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
