2003 Honda Fit vs. 2006 Rover Streetwise
To start off, 2006 Rover Streetwise is newer by 3 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 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Rover Streetwise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover Streetwise (100 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover Streetwise should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover Streetwise weights approximately 170 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, 2006 Rover Streetwise (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Rover Streetwise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 2006 Rover Streetwise | |
| Make | Honda | Rover |
| Model | Fit | Streetwise |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2510 mm |
