2003 Honda Fit vs. 1953 Rover P4
To start off, 2003 Honda Fit is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Rover P4 (93 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Rover P4 should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Rover P4 weights approximately 426 kg more than 2003 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1953 Rover P4 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 Rover P4. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1953 Rover P4 (187 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1953 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 1953 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Fit | P4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2638 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 93 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 105 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1486 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
