2009 Honda Fit vs. 2005 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Vectra would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Vauxhall Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. (109 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Fit weights approximately 161 kg more than 2005 Vauxhall Vectra. 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, 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 2005 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Honda | Vauxhall |
| Model | Fit | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
