2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 1988 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Fiat Stilo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Stilo (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1988 Honda Civic. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1988 Honda Civic.
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, 2006 Fiat Stilo (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Civic. (114 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 1988 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Stilo | Civic |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1370 mm |
