2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2004 Vauxhall Meriva
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Stilo and 2004 Vauxhall Meriva were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Meriva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Meriva (86 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (71 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Meriva should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Meriva weights approximately 177 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 Vauxhall Meriva (138 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Meriva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Fiat Stilo | 2004 Vauxhall Meriva | |
Make | Fiat | Vauxhall |
Model | Stilo | Meriva |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 113 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2640 mm |