2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 2004 Honda Element
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 436 kg more than 2001 Fiat Stilo. 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, 2004 Honda Element (218 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (114 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 2004 Honda Element | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Stilo | Element |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1511 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 60 L |
