2002 Fiat Stilo vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Fiat Stilo (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 100 kg more than 2002 Fiat Stilo.
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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Fiat Stilo | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Stilo | Insight |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
