2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2004 Skoda Octavia
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Stilo and 2004 Skoda Octavia were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Skoda Octavia (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (79 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Skoda Octavia should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Skoda Octavia weights approximately 30 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.
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 Skoda Octavia (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2004 Skoda Octavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Stilo | 2004 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Skoda |
| Model | Stilo | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 8.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |
