2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Nissan Sentra
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Nissan Sentra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Stilo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (124 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Sentra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 408 kg more than 2005 Nissan Sentra. 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 Fiat Stilo (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Sentra. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Sentra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Nissan Sentra | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Stilo | Sentra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 76 L |