1985 Honda Accord vs. 2009 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2009 Fiat Stilo is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Stilo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 260 kg more than 1985 Honda Accord.
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, 1985 Honda Accord (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Honda Accord | 2009 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Accord | Stilo |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
