2008 Honda Fit vs. 1980 Renault Siete
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Renault Siete. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Renault Siete 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 60 more horse power than 1980 Renault Siete. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 1980 Renault Siete. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 465 kg more than 1980 Renault Siete. 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Renault Siete. (73 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Renault Siete. 2008 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 1980 Renault Siete has manual transmission. 1980 Renault Siete will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Fit | 1980 Renault Siete | |
| Make | Honda | Renault |
| Model | Fit | Siete |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1037 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2540 mm |
