2005 Scion xA vs. 2007 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2007 Toyota Fortuner is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Scion xA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Scion xA would be higher. At 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Fortuner (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Scion xA. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 2005 Scion xA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 825 kg more than 2005 Scion xA. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Fortuner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Scion xA. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Fortuner 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, 2007 Toyota Fortuner (344 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Scion xA. (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Scion xA.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Scion xA | 2007 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | Scion | Toyota |
| Model | xA | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
