2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2003 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2004 Fiat Stilo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Subaru Impreza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Subaru Impreza would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Impreza (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (131 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 65 kg more than 2004 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Impreza is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Impreza (333 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
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2004 Fiat Stilo | 2003 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Fiat | Subaru |
Model | Stilo | Impreza |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1745 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 162 Nm | 333 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1315 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |