1999 Honda City vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2009 Toyota iQ is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 1,342 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda City is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2009 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda City weights approximately 80 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ. 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, 1999 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1999 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | City | iQ |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 2985 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2000 mm |
