2003 Honda Fit vs. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2003 Honda Fit and 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 730 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 2003 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, 2003 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, 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 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 | 2003 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Fit | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 85.8 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 | 1790 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 |
