1963 Fiat Berline vs. 2001 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2001 Fiat Stilo is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat Berline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat Berline would be higher. At 2,279 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Fiat Berline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Fiat Berline (115 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Fiat Berline should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 45 kg more than 1963 Fiat Berline.
Because 1963 Fiat Berline 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 1963 Fiat Berline. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 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, 2001 Fiat Stilo (196 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat Berline. (189 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat Berline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Fiat Berline | 2001 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Fiat | Fiat |
| Model | Berline | Stilo |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2279 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 189 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 58 L |
