2003 Honda Fit vs. 2003 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, both 2003 Honda Fit and 2003 Toyota 4Runner were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (242 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 840 kg more than 2003 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota 4Runner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota 4Runner 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, 2003 Toyota 4Runner (382 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Fit | 2003 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 3995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 242 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 382 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
