2005 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 4 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 4,197 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1226 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 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (570 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Honda | Land Rover |
| Model | Fit | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 4197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 104 L |
