2001 Honda Fit vs. 2005 Mazda 6
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 is newer by 4 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 2,261 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda 6 (164 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda 6 weights approximately 615 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 2005 Mazda 6 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, 2005 Mazda 6 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, 2005 Mazda 6 (208 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2005 Mazda 6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Fit | 6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 208 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 62 L |
