2001 Fiat Stilo vs. 2013 Honda Insight

To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 12 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 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Honda Insight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Insight (97 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2001 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Fiat Stilo. 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, 2013 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Fiat Stilo. (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Fiat Stilo.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Fiat Stilo 2013 Honda Insight
Make Fiat Honda
Model Stilo Insight
Year Released 2001 2013
Body Type Hatchback Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1242 cc 1339 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 79 HP 97 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 114 Nm 167 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 70.9 mm 73 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.9 mm 80 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.6:1 10.8 : 1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual CVT
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1090 kg 1250 kg
Vehicle Length 4260 mm 4377 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1694 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1427 mm
Wheelbase Size 2550 mm 2550 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 5.5 L/100km 4.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.3 L/100km 4.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 40 L


 

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