2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 2006 Honda Element
To start off, 2006 Honda Element is newer by 5 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Honda Element (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 190 kg more than 2006 Honda Element.
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 (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 2006 Honda Element | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Stilo | Element |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 266 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
