2002 Fiat Stilo vs. 1990 Honda NSX

To start off, 2002 Fiat Stilo is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,976 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Honda NSX (270 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2002 Fiat Stilo. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2002 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda NSX weights approximately 115 kg more than 2002 Fiat Stilo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1990 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Stilo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Honda NSX (285 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Stilo. (197 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1990 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Stilo.

Compare all specifications:

2002 Fiat Stilo 1990 Honda NSX
Make Fiat Honda
Model Stilo NSX
Year Released 2002 1990
Body Type Hatchback Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1910 cc 2976 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 79 HP 270 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 7300 RPM
Torque 197 Nm 285 Nm
Torque RPM 1500 RPM 6500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.4 mm 78 mm
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1250 kg 1365 kg
Vehicle Length 4520 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1580 mm 1180 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 70 L