2001 Toyota Pod vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, both 2001 Toyota Pod and 2001 Toyota Altezza were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Pod (201 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (193 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 386 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Because 2001 Toyota Altezza 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 2001 Toyota Altezza. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Pod, 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, 2001 Toyota Pod (430 Nm) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (206 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota Pod will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Pod | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Pod | Altezza |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 944 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
