2007 Fiat Stilo vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 2007 Fiat Stilo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Stilo (94 HP @ 580 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mazda 626 weights approximately 115 kg more than 2007 Fiat Stilo.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Stilo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Stilo | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Fiat | Mazda |
| Model | Stilo | 626 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 580 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
