2004 BMW 320 vs. 2004 Fiat Stilo
To start off, both 2004 BMW 320 and 2004 Fiat Stilo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 BMW 320 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 175 kg more than 2004 BMW 320.
Because 2004 BMW 320 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 BMW 320. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Stilo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Fiat Stilo (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 320 | 2004 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | BMW | Fiat |
| Model | 320 | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 58 L |
