2003 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito is newer by 6 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 2,151 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito (120 HP @ 1800 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito weights approximately 956 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 2009 Mercedes-Benz Vito | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fit | Vito |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 2151 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2016 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |
