2003 Honda Fit vs. 2004 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2004 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,335 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mitsubishi Colt (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Fit weights approximately 75 kg more than 2004 Mitsubishi Colt.
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, 2004 Mitsubishi Colt (125 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Fit | 2004 Mitsubishi Colt | |
Make | Honda | Mitsubishi |
Model | Fit | Colt |
Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1322 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |