2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2004 Fiat Stilo is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,745 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Stilo (134 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 370 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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, 2004 Fiat Stilo (162 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2004 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Stilo | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Stilo | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1745 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 162 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
