2003 Fiat Stilo vs. 2003 Peugeot 406
To start off, both 2003 Fiat Stilo and 2003 Peugeot 406 were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Peugeot 406 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Peugeot 406 (136 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Stilo. (71 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 406 should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 266 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Peugeot 406 (197 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Stilo. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Peugeot 406 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Stilo. 2003 Peugeot 406 has automatic transmission and 2003 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2003 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Peugeot 406 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Fiat Stilo | 2003 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Fiat | Peugeot |
Model | Stilo | 406 |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 136 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1361 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |