2001 Honda Fit vs. 2003 Suzuki Ignis
To start off, 2003 Suzuki Ignis is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Fit would be higher. 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 4 more horse power than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (81 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda Fit weights approximately 50 kg more than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Suzuki Ignis 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, 2003 Suzuki Ignis 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 Honda Fit (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Suzuki Ignis. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Suzuki Ignis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2003 Suzuki Ignis | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Fit | Ignis |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
