2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2006 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2006 Toyota Aygo is newer by 4 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 998 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Aygo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Aygo (67 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Aygo should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 96 kg more than 2006 Toyota Aygo.
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, 2006 Toyota Aygo, 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 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm). This means 2002 Honda Vamos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Aygo. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 2006 Toyota Aygo has manual transmission. 2006 Toyota Aygo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2006 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Vamos | Aygo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 864 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 35 L |
