2005 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Subaru Justy
To start off, 2008 Subaru Justy is newer by 3 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 1,490 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Justy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Subaru Justy (99 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Justy should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Fit weights approximately 50 kg more than 2008 Subaru Justy.
Because 2008 Subaru Justy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Subaru Justy 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, 2008 Subaru Justy (133 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Justy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 2008 Subaru Justy | |
| Make | Honda | Subaru |
| Model | Fit | Justy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 41 L |
