2008 Honda Fit vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (102 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2008 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, 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 (261 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
Make | Honda | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Fit | 146 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 261 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.1 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.6 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 61 L |