2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2008 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2008 Honda FR-V 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 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 256 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 FR-V (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda FR-V | 2008 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | FR-V | Yaris |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 84.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1586 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 42 L |