2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (187 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (71 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 511 kg more than 2005 Fiat Stilo. 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, 2005 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (113 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2005 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2005 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Stilo 2005 Honda Accord
Make Fiat Honda
Model Stilo Accord
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1367 cc 2360 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 71 HP 187 HP
Engine RPM 5250 RPM 6800 RPM
Torque 113 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1095 kg 1606 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2750 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.6 L/100km 9.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 49 L 65 L


 

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