2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2005 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2005 Toyota Prius is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Prius is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Prius (76 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Prius should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Prius weights approximately 390 kg more than 2002 Honda Vamos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Honda Vamos 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 2002 Honda Vamos. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Prius, 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, 2002 Honda Vamos (149 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2005 Toyota Prius | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Vamos | Prius |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 50 L |
