2005 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2009 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
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 Mitsubishi Grandis (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (174 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2009 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Toyota |
| Model | Grandis | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1967 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 42 L |
