2004 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Honda Civic
To start off, 2005 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Fiat Stilo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Fiat Stilo would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (127 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 25 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
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, 2005 Honda Civic (155 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Stilo. (129 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Stilo. 2005 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2004 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2004 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Stilo | 2005 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Stilo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 127 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 72.1 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 50 L |
