2009 Ford Fiesta 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 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,560 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Ford Fiesta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Fit weights approximately 130 kg more than 2009 Ford Fiesta. 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 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Honda Fit. 2010 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 2009 Ford Fiesta has manual transmission. 2009 Ford Fiesta will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Ford Fiesta | 2010 Honda Fit | |
Make | Ford | Honda |
Model | Fiesta | Fit |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1022 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |