2008 Fiat Stilo vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2008 Fiat Stilo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 419 kg more than 2008 Fiat Stilo.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Nissan Hardbody. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Stilo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Stilo. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Fiat Stilo | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Fiat | Nissan |
Model | Stilo | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 96.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 12.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 12.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 90 L |