2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2003 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Fiat Stilo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Xedos 9 weights approximately 241 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Fiat Stilo (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Stilo | 2003 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Fiat | Xedos |
| Model | Stilo | 9 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
