2009 Honda Fit vs. 2003 Kia Retona
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Kia Retona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Kia Retona would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Kia Retona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2003 Kia Retona. (90 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2003 Kia Retona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Kia Retona weights approximately 409 kg more than 2009 Honda Fit.
Because 2003 Kia Retona is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Kia Retona will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Kia Retona (205 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Kia Retona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 2003 Kia Retona | |
| Make | Honda | Kia |
| Model | Fit | Retona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2370 mm |
