2001 Honda Fit vs. 2001 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, both 2001 Honda Fit and 2001 Suzuki Ignis were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fit (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Fit weights approximately 40 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. 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, 2001 Honda Fit (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Ignis. (110 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2001 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Fit | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1328 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 41 L |
