2008 Honda Fit vs. 1979 Simca 1100
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Simca 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Simca 1100 would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1979 Simca 1100. (44 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1979 Simca 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 400 kg more than 1979 Simca 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Honda Fit (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Simca 1100. (66 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Simca 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Fit | 1979 Simca 1100 | |
| Make | Honda | Simca |
| Model | Fit | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 42 L |
