2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 2003 Honda Fit
To start off, 2003 Honda Fit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Fit (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 15 kg more than 2003 Honda Fit.
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, 2003 Honda Fit (123 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (114 Nm). This means 2003 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Fiat Stilo | 2003 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Stilo | Fit |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1335 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2460 mm |
