2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2010 Honda Fit
To start off, 2010 Honda Fit is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Fit weights approximately 74 kg more than 2009 Fiat 500. 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, 2009 Fiat 500 (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat 500 | 2010 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Fiat | Honda |
| Model | 500 | Fit |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
