2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 1990 Honda Civic
To start off, 2001 Fiat Stilo is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Fiat Stilo (168 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 240 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. 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, 2001 Fiat Stilo (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2001 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Fiat Stilo | 1990 Honda Civic | |
Make | Fiat | Honda |
Model | Stilo | Civic |
Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1266 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |