2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2001 Kia Carens
To start off, 2006 Fiat Stilo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Kia Carens. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Kia Carens would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Stilo (114 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Kia Carens. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2001 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 225 kg more than 2001 Kia Carens. 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 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Kia Carens. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Kia Carens.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 2001 Kia Carens | |
| Make | Fiat | Kia |
| Model | Stilo | Carens |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
