2008 Honda Fit vs. 1992 Opel Calibra
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1992 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 90 kg more than 1992 Opel Calibra.
Let's talk about torque, 1992 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1992 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Fit | 1992 Opel Calibra | |
| Make | Honda | Opel |
| Model | Fit | Calibra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
