2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 2005 Honda NSX

To start off, both 2005 Fiat Stilo and 2005 Honda NSX were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda NSX weights approximately 90 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.

Because 2005 Honda NSX is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Stilo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Fiat Stilo 2005 Honda NSX
Make Fiat Honda
Model Stilo NSX
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Station Wagon Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1585 cc 3179 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 100 HP 276 HP
Engine RPM 5500 RPM 7300 RPM
Torque 145 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5300 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.0:1
Top Speed 183 km/hour 265 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.4 seconds 5.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1410 kg 1500 kg
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2690 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 7.6 L/100km 12.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 70 L


 

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