2003 Honda Fit vs. 2013 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2013 Toyota Highlander is newer by 10 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Highlander (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 835 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.
Because 2013 Toyota Highlander is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Highlander 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, 2013 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 2013 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2790 mm |
