2003 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is newer by 5 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 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Fit weights approximately 2 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe.
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, 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe (248 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Fit | 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Fit | Santa Fe |
Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2710 mm |