2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 2006 Opel Vectra

To start off, both 2006 Fiat Stilo and 2006 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,175 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Vectra (208 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Vectra weights approximately 285 kg more than 2006 Fiat Stilo. 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 (306 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Vectra. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Vectra. 2006 Opel Vectra has automatic transmission and 2006 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2006 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Opel Vectra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Fiat Stilo 2006 Opel Vectra
Make Fiat Opel
Model Stilo Vectra
Year Released 2006 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1910 cc 3175 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 208 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6200 RPM
Torque 306 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 87.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 88 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 203 km/hour 239 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.7 seconds 8.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 1625 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4830 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2840 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 5.4 L/100km 10.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 60 L


 

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