2004 Honda Fit vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, both 2004 Honda Fit and 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,689 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (94 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo weights approximately 365 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo (180 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Honda | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Fit | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1689 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2910 mm |
