2007 Fiat Idea vs. 2001 Honda Fit
To start off, 2007 Fiat Idea is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Honda Fit (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Idea weights approximately 160 kg more than 2001 Honda Fit.
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, 2007 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Fiat Idea | 2001 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | Idea | Fit |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |
