2001 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Honda Accord is newer by 8 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Accord (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2001 Honda Fit. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 471 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.
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, 2009 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Honda Fit | 2009 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Honda | Honda |
| Model | Fit | Accord |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |
