2009 Honda Insight vs. 2009 Fiat Stilo
To start off, both 2009 Honda Insight and 2009 Fiat Stilo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Fiat Stilo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Insight (87 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Stilo. (68 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Insight should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Stilo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Insight weights approximately 126 kg more than 2009 Fiat Stilo. 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, 2009 Fiat Stilo (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Insight. (121 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat Stilo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Insight | 2009 Fiat Stilo | |
| Make | Honda | Fiat |
| Model | Insight | Stilo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1276 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 58 L |
