2001 Honda Fit vs. 2001 Toyota Celica
To start off, both 2001 Honda Fit and 2001 Toyota Celica were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,797 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Celica (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Celica weights approximately 129 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.
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 Toyota Celica (180 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2001 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | Celica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
