2005 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Toyota iQ
To start off, 2008 Toyota iQ is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,339 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Fit (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2008 Toyota iQ. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota iQ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Fit weights approximately 200 kg more than 2008 Toyota iQ. 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 Honda Fit (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota iQ. (98 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota iQ.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Fit | 2008 Toyota iQ | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Fit | iQ |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1339 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 67 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 119 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 32 L |