2008 Honda Fit vs. 2012 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2012 Toyota Hilux is newer by 4 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Fit (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 250 kg more than 2008 Honda Fit.
Because 2012 Toyota Hilux is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Toyota Hilux. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Fit, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2012 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Fit | Hilux |
Year Released | 2008 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 80 L |