2005 Holden Frontera vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2005 Holden Frontera is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Frontera (202 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Frontera weights approximately 630 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Holden Frontera 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, 2005 Holden Frontera (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (125 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Holden Frontera | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Holden | Toyota |
| Model | Frontera | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2730 mm |
