2001 Ford Fiesta vs. 2005 Honda HR-V
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Ford Fiesta. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 281 kg more than 2001 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Ford Fiesta. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Ford Fiesta (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Fiesta | 2005 Honda HR-V | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | HR-V |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 162 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 976 kg | 1257 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.8 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |
