2004 Honda Fit vs. 2010 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2010 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Fit would be higher. At 2,696 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2004 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 955 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.
Because 2010 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2010 SsangYong Rexton (402 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Fit. (123 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Fit | 2010 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Honda | SsangYong |
| Model | Fit | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 2696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 402 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2830 mm |
