2003 Honda Fit vs. 1972 Lancia Fulvia
To start off, 2003 Honda Fit is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lancia Fulvia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lancia Fulvia would be higher. At 1,584 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Lancia Fulvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lancia Fulvia (112 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lancia Fulvia should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Fit weights approximately 100 kg more than 1972 Lancia Fulvia.
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, 1972 Lancia Fulvia (153 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1972 Lancia Fulvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 1972 Lancia Fulvia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Fit | Fulvia |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1584 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
