2003 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2008 Suzuki Jimny 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Fit (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2008 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 170 kg more than 2003 Honda Fit.
Because 2008 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 Suzuki Jimny (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2008 Suzuki Jimny will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 2008 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Honda | Suzuki |
| Model | Fit | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| 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 | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2260 mm |
