2001 Honda Fit vs. 2005 Renault Clio
To start off, 2005 Renault Clio 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 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 12 more horse power than 2005 Renault Clio. (73 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2005 Renault Clio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Clio weights approximately 90 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Clio. (105 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Clio.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda Fit | 2005 Renault Clio | |
Make | Honda | Renault |
Model | Fit | Clio |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1149 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 73 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 69.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 55 L |