2003 Honda Fit vs. 2003 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2003 Honda Fit and 2003 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Corolla (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 105 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.
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, both vehicles can yield 131 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Fit | 2003 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Fit | Corolla |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1364 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |