2007 Fiat Stilo vs. 1989 Honda Concerto
To start off, 2007 Fiat Stilo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Fiat Stilo (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1989 Honda Concerto. (129 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Fiat Stilo should accelerate faster than 1989 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 305 kg more than 1989 Honda Concerto. 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, 2007 Fiat Stilo (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Stilo | 1989 Honda Concerto | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Stilo | Concerto |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1395 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
