2003 Honda Fit vs. 1994 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2003 Honda Fit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Volkswagen Passat. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Volkswagen Passat would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Fit (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1994 Volkswagen Passat. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1994 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 225 kg more than 2003 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, 1994 Volkswagen Passat (202 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 1994 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fit | Passat |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 202 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1450 mm |
