2008 Fiat Stilo vs. 2008 Honda Accord

To start off, both 2008 Fiat Stilo and 2008 Honda Accord were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Stilo weights approximately 85 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.

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, 2008 Fiat Stilo (221 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Accord. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2008 Fiat Stilo has manual transmission. 2008 Fiat Stilo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Fiat Stilo 2008 Honda Accord
Make Fiat Honda
Model Stilo Accord
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2446 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 178 HP
Torque 221 Nm 218 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 4300 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1265 kg 1180 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4940 mm
Vehicle Width 1790 mm 1850 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2610 mm 2810 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 L 70 L


 

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