2004 Ford Fiesta vs. 2003 Honda Fit
To start off, 2004 Ford Fiesta is newer by 1 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 23 more horse power than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 47 kg more than 2003 Honda Fit.
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, 2003 Honda Fit (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Fiesta. (106 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford Fiesta | 2003 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Fiesta | Fit |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 106 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1107 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2460 mm |
