2011 Honda Fit vs. 2011 BMW 120
To start off, both 2011 Honda Fit and 2011 BMW 120 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 120 (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2011 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 120 should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 120 weights approximately 242 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 BMW 120 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 BMW 120. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Fit | 2011 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Honda | BMW |
| Model | Fit | 120 |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1143 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4105 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1694 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1524 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2499 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 51 L |
