2009 Honda Fit vs. 1996 Peugeot 106
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot 106. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot 106 would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Peugeot 106 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Peugeot 106 (118 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 106 should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 511 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 106.
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, 1996 Peugeot 106 (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Peugeot 106 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 1996 Peugeot 106 | |
| Make | Honda | Peugeot |
| Model | Fit | 106 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
