2005 Honda Fit vs. 2005 Toyota Hilux
To start off, both 2005 Honda Fit and 2005 Toyota Hilux were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 82 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 314 kg more than 2005 Honda Fit.
Because 2005 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Hilux (162 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 2005 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | Hilux |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 22.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1374 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 56 L |
