2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2006 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Stilo and 2006 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Stilo (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Micra. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 332 kg more than 2006 Nissan Micra. 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 (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Micra. (110 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 2006 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Fiat | Nissan |
| Model | Stilo | Micra |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1240 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.4 seconds | 16.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1043 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 46 L |
