2003 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2009 Toyota iQ is newer by 6 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 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota iQ (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2003 Honda Fit. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota iQ should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Fit weights approximately 200 kg more than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 2003 Honda Fit (131 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota iQ. (118 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Fit | 2009 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Fit | iQ |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1329 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 2985 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2000 mm |