2001 Honda Fit vs. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 2001 Honda Fit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 357 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.
Because 2000 Pontiac Trans Am is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Pontiac Trans Am. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2000 Pontiac Trans Am (454 Nm) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm). This means 2000 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2000 Pontiac Trans Am | |
| Make | Honda | Pontiac |
| Model | Fit | Trans Am |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1347 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 54 L |
