2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,507 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Murano (245 HP) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Murano weights approximately 569 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 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano 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 Nissan Murano (323 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Nissan Murano | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Stilo | Murano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 3507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 245 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 82 L |
