2006 Fiat Stilo vs. 1988 Honda NSX
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 NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 159 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Because 1988 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 1988 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 1988 Honda NSX (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Stilo. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Stilo | 1988 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Stilo | NSX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 2977 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.6 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.4 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1216 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
