2006 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2006 Fiat Stilo
To start off, both 2006 Chevrolet Nubira and 2006 Fiat Stilo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,908 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Stilo (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira. (120 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 200 kg more than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira. 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, 2006 Fiat Stilo (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet Nubira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Nubira | 2006 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
| Model | Nubira | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1908 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 194 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.5 seconds | 10 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1580 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 58 L |
