2001 Honda Fit vs. 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6
To start off, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is newer by 5 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 2,262 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (274 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 (380 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2006 Mazda MazdaSpeed6 | |
| Make | Honda | Mazda |
| Model | Fit | MazdaSpeed6 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 274 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
