2003 Honda Fit vs. 2005 Toyota Vitz
To start off, 2005 Toyota Vitz 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Vitz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Vitz (113 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Vitz should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit.
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, 2005 Toyota Vitz (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Vitz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Fit | 2005 Toyota Vitz | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Fit | Vitz |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 141 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2500 mm |