2010 Nissan Altima vs. 2010 Fiat Stilo
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Altima 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 Nissan Altima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Altima (158 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Stilo. (68 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Altima should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Altima weights approximately 309 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 Nissan Altima (219 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Altima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Nissan Altima | 2010 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Nissan | Fiat |
| Model | Altima | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| 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 | 158 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1574 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4844 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1481 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2776 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 58 L |
