2003 Honda Fit vs. 1985 Lancia Y10
To start off, 2003 Honda Fit is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Y10. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Y10 would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Fit (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Y10. (85 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Y10. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Fit weights approximately 270 kg more than 1985 Lancia Y10. 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, 2003 Honda Fit (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Y10. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Y10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 1985 Lancia Y10 | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Fit | Y10 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1049 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2170 mm |
