2001 Honda Fit vs. 2001 Tata E

To start off, both 2001 Honda Fit and 2001 Tata E were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Tata E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Tata E (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Tata E should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Tata E weights approximately 380 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 Tata E 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 2001 Tata E. 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, 2001 Tata E (211 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2001 Tata E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Honda Fit 2001 Tata E
Make Honda Tata
Model Fit E
Year Released 2001 2001
Engine Size 1339 cc 2199 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 85 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 119 Nm 211 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4000 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Vehicle Weight 990 kg 1370 kg
Vehicle Length 3840 mm 4750 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1530 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2810 mm


 

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