2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Opel Meriva 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 64 more horse power than 2005 Opel Meriva. (74 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2005 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Opel Meriva. 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Meriva. (165 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Opel Meriva | |
| Make | Fiat | Opel |
| Model | Stilo | Meriva |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1686 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10 seconds | 17 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.8 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 52 L |
