2003 Fiat Stilo vs. 2004 Honda Civic
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Fiat Stilo (102 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 118 kg more than 2003 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, 2004 Honda Civic (152 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Fiat Stilo | 2004 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Stilo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1152 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 50 L |
