2001 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 7 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 11 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 10 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt. (100 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2008 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Fit | Colt |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 47 L |
