2001 Honda Fit vs. 1994 Rover 200
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover 200 would be higher. At 1,396 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Rover 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Rover 200 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Rover 200 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover 200 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit. 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, 1994 Rover 200 (128 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1994 Rover 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 1994 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Fit | 200 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
