2004 Dodge Neon vs. 2004 Fiat Stilo
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Neon 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Stilo (134 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Neon. (132 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Neon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 289 kg more than 2004 Dodge Neon. 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, 2004 Dodge Neon (176 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (162 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Neon | 2004 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Neon | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1745 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 132 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1171 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 58 L |
