2005 Honda HR-V vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda HR-V (106 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Because 2005 Honda HR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Toyota Corolla. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda HR-V | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | HR-V | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 13 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
