2003 Fiat Stilo vs. 2006 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Toyota Corolla is newer by 3 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Stilo. (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 398 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, 2006 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Stilo | 2006 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Stilo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
