2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 2001 Saturn SC
To start off, both 2001 Fiat Stilo and 2001 Saturn SC were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,900 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Saturn SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Stilo (131 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2001 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2001 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 226 kg more than 2001 Saturn SC. 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 (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Saturn SC. (155 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 2001 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Fiat | Saturn |
| Model | Stilo | SC |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
