2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2001 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2005 Honda HR-V is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Allion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Allion would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Allion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Allion (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Allion should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda HR-V weights approximately 29 kg more than 2001 Toyota Allion.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2001 Toyota Allion (161 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (136 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Allion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V. 2001 Toyota Allion has automatic transmission and 2005 Honda HR-V has manual transmission. 2005 Honda HR-V will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Allion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2001 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | HR-V | Allion |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1309 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
