2005 Fiat Idea vs. 1991 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2005 Fiat Idea is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Honda Concerto is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda Concerto (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Idea. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Idea weights approximately 110 kg more than 1991 Honda Concerto.
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 Fiat Idea (114 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Honda Concerto. (113 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Idea | 1991 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Idea | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 114 Nm | 113 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
