2001 Honda Fit vs. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML
To start off, both 2001 Honda Fit and 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 1345 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 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 Mercedes-Benz ML (560 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fit | ML |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 83 L |
