2004 Honda City vs. 2001 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2004 Honda City is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota RunX (103 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2004 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota RunX weights approximately 240 kg more than 2004 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Toyota RunX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Honda City. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota RunX 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, 2001 Toyota RunX (138 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota RunX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda City. 2001 Toyota RunX has automatic transmission and 2004 Honda City has manual transmission. 2004 Honda City will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota RunX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda City | 2001 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | City | RunX |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
