2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2011 Toyota Hilux

To start off, 2011 Toyota Hilux is newer by 9 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Hilux (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 370 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.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2011 Toyota Hilux (182 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 2011 Toyota Hilux has manual transmission. 2011 Toyota Hilux 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 2011 Toyota Hilux
Make Honda Toyota
Model Vamos Hilux
Year Released 2002 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 656 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 3 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 46 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 5700 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 149 Nm 182 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 130 km/hour 170 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 960 kg 1330 kg
Vehicle Length 3410 mm 5140 mm
Vehicle Width 1490 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1790 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2460 mm 3090 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 73 L 80 L


 

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