2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 1989 Honda Accord
To start off, 2005 Fiat Stilo is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (120 HP) has 26 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (94 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 95 kg more than 1989 Honda Accord.
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, 1989 Honda Accord (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Stilo | 1989 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Stilo | Accord |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1366 cc | 1955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 120 HP |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
