2003 Honda Fit vs. 2005 Jeep Liberty
To start off, 2005 Jeep Liberty is newer by 2 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 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Jeep Liberty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Jeep Liberty (211 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Jeep Liberty should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Jeep Liberty weights approximately 708 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Jeep Liberty (319 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (123 Nm). This means 2005 Jeep Liberty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 2005 Jeep Liberty | |
| Make | Honda | Jeep |
| Model | Fit | Liberty |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
