2008 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2008 Fiat Stilo and 2008 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 750 kg more than 2008 Fiat Stilo.
Because 2008 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Fiat Stilo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Stilo. (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Stilo | 2008 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Fiat | SsangYong |
| Model | Stilo | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 183 HP |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.5 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.7 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 78 L |
