2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2004 Lexus SC
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Stilo and 2004 Lexus SC were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Lexus SC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lexus SC (225 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lexus SC weights approximately 131 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 2004 Lexus SC 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 Lexus SC. 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 (311 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lexus SC. (290 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Stilo | 2004 Lexus SC | |
| Make | Fiat | Lexus |
| Model | Stilo | SC |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 311 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2700 mm |
