2003 Honda Fit vs. 2007 Nissan Qashqai
To start off, 2007 Nissan Qashqai is newer by 4 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Qashqai should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Qashqai weights approximately 347 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, 2007 Nissan Qashqai (240 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Qashqai will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 2007 Nissan Qashqai | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Fit | Qashqai |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80.5 mm |
| 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 | 1407 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
