1998 Abarth Stola vs. 1995 Honda Accord
To start off, 1998 Abarth Stola is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Abarth Stola (276 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (131 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Accord weights approximately 508 kg more than 1998 Abarth Stola.
Because 1998 Abarth Stola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Abarth Stola 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, 1998 Abarth Stola (345 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Abarth Stola will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Abarth Stola | 1995 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Abarth | Honda |
| Model | Stola | Accord |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1308 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
