2004 Honda City vs. 2009 Fiat Stilo
To start off, 2009 Fiat Stilo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda City would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Stilo. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 210 kg more than 2004 Honda City.
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, 2009 Fiat Stilo (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2009 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | City | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
