2003 Honda Fit vs. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2003 Honda Fit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe would be higher. At 2,656 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 660 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 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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, 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Fit | 2001 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Fit | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2656 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2630 mm |