2004 Fiat Idea vs. 2001 Honda City
To start off, 2004 Fiat Idea is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Fiat Idea. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2004 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Idea weights approximately 205 kg more than 2001 Honda City.
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, 2001 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Idea. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Fiat Idea | 2001 Honda City | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Idea | City |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1343 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1145 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
