2008 Honda FR-V 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 FR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda FR-V would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda FR-V (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda FR-V 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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda FR-V. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda FR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda FR-V | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | FR-V | Corolla |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 55 L |