2005 Honda Fit vs. 2007 Kia K2700
To start off, 2007 Kia K2700 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Fit would be higher. At 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia K2700 (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia K2700 should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia K2700 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2005 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Kia K2700 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Kia K2700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Kia K2700 (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Kia K2700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 2007 Kia K2700 | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Fit | K2700 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
