2010 Mazda CX-7 vs. 2010 Fiat Stilo
To start off, both 2010 Mazda CX-7 and 2010 Fiat Stilo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Mazda CX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Stilo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Mazda CX-7 should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Mazda CX-7 weights approximately 176 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Mazda CX-7 (218 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Mazda CX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Stilo. 2010 Mazda CX-7 has automatic transmission and 2010 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2010 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mazda CX-7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Mazda CX-7 | 2010 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Mazda | Fiat |
| Model | CX-7 | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4681 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1646 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2751 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 58 L |
