2001 Honda Fit vs. 2007 SsangYong Kyron
To start off, 2007 SsangYong Kyron is newer by 6 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 SsangYong Kyron is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (140 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 SsangYong Kyron should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 SsangYong Kyron weights approximately 1014 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 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron 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, 2007 SsangYong Kyron (310 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 SsangYong Kyron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2007 SsangYong Kyron | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Fit | Kyron |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 75 L |
