2003 Fiat Stilo vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Yaris (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Stilo. (71 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
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 Toyota Yaris (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Stilo. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Stilo | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Stilo | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1363 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 45 L |
