2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu YRV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu YRV would be higher. Both 2003 Daihatsu YRV and 2009 Toyota Yaris are equipped with a 1,298 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 85 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 440 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Because 2003 Daihatsu YRV is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu YRV will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Toyota Yaris (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu YRV | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Toyota |
| Model | YRV | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 121 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 42 L |
