2002 Ford Fiesta vs. 2007 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2007 Toyota RunX is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Ford Fiesta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Ford Fiesta would be higher. At 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota RunX (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Fiesta weights approximately 5 kg more than 2007 Toyota RunX.
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, 2007 Toyota RunX (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Fiesta. (99 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ford Fiesta | 2007 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | RunX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
