2008 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2008 Fiat Stilo
To start off, both 2008 Chevrolet Kalos and 2008 Fiat Stilo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Chevrolet Kalos (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Stilo. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Kalos should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos.
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, 2008 Fiat Stilo (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Kalos.
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2008 Chevrolet Kalos | 2008 Fiat Stilo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Fiat |
Model | Kalos | Stilo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 58 L |