2005 Daihatsu YRV vs. 2005 Ford Transit Connect
To start off, both 2005 Daihatsu YRV and 2005 Ford Transit Connect were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Transit Connect (114 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (86 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Transit Connect should accelerate faster than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 315 kg more than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Ford Transit Connect (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Daihatsu YRV. (123 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Daihatsu YRV | 2005 Ford Transit Connect | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ford |
| Model | YRV | Transit Connect |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2670 mm |
