2008 Fiat 500 vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2008 Fiat 500 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP) has 216 more horse power than 2008 Fiat 500. (54 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 973 kg more than 2008 Fiat 500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 288 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat 500. (146 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat 500 | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | 500 | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 54 HP | 270 HP |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 87 L |
