2008 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2008 Honda Fit (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Fit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Fit | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 55 L |