2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Mazda 6 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (160 HP) has 66 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 204 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.
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, 2005 Mazda 6 (210 Nm) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (134 Nm). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Stilo | 6 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 160 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1439 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 68 L |
