2008 Ford Explorer vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Ford Explorer and 2008 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ford Explorer weights approximately 86 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Because 2008 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Toyota Yaris. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Ford Explorer 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, 2008 Ford Explorer (345 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris. 2008 Ford Explorer has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Yaris has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Yaris will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ford Explorer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Ford Explorer | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Ford | Toyota |
Model | Explorer | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4015 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 345 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1024 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 42 L |