2001 Honda Fit vs. 1996 Volkswagen Parati
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Volkswagen Parati. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Volkswagen Parati would be higher. At 1,779 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Volkswagen Parati is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Volkswagen Parati (91 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Volkswagen Parati should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Fit weights approximately 15 kg more than 1996 Volkswagen Parati.
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, 1996 Volkswagen Parati (148 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Volkswagen Parati will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Fit | 1996 Volkswagen Parati | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Fit | Parati |
Year Released | 2001 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1779 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 19.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |