2008 Honda Fit vs. 2007 Proton Gen
To start off, 2008 Honda Fit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Proton Gen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Proton Gen would be higher. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Proton Gen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 109 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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 Proton Gen (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Proton Gen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit. 2007 Proton Gen has automatic transmission and 2008 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2008 Honda Fit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Proton Gen will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2007 Proton Gen | |
Make | Honda | Proton |
Model | Fit | Gen |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 40 L |