2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2004 Chevrolet Prizm

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chevrolet Prizm. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chevrolet Prizm would be higher. At 2,986 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 622 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Prizm.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Chevrolet Prizm. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor 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 Toyota Condor (192 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Prizm. (169 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Prizm. 2004 Chevrolet Prizm has automatic transmission and 2008 Toyota Condor has manual transmission. 2008 Toyota Condor will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Prizm will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Condor 2004 Chevrolet Prizm
Make Toyota Chevrolet
Model Condor Prizm
Year Released 2008 2004
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2986 cc 1794 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 123 HP
Torque 192 Nm 169 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4000 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1712 kg 1090 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2470 mm


 

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