2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe

To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (95 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 469 kg more than 2005 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe 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, 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe (250 Nm) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (131 Nm). This means 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Stilo 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
Make Fiat Hyundai
Model Stilo Santa Fe
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1368 cc 2655 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 95 HP 170 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 131 Nm 250 Nm
Engine Bore Size 72 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front 4WD
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 1704 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2630 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 72 L


 

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