2001 Honda Fit vs. 1992 Volkswagen Vento
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Volkswagen Vento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Volkswagen Vento would be higher. At 1,593 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Volkswagen Vento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fit (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. (75 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1992 Volkswagen Vento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Volkswagen Vento weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit.
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, 1992 Volkswagen Vento (126 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1992 Volkswagen Vento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Fit | 1992 Volkswagen Vento | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Fit | Vento |
Year Released | 2001 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1593 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |