2003 Honda Fit vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2005 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Fit would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 950 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Fit. (131 Nm). This means 2005 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 | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2800 mm |
