2008 Honda Fit vs. 2010 Nissan Cube
To start off, 2010 Nissan Cube is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Cube is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Cube (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Cube should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 9 kg more than 2010 Nissan Cube.
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, 2010 Nissan Cube (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Cube will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit. 2008 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 2010 Nissan Cube has manual transmission. 2010 Nissan Cube 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 | 2010 Nissan Cube | |
Make | Honda | Nissan |
Model | Fit | Cube |
Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 122 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1271 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3980 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1651 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 50 L |