2008 Toyota Condor vs. 2005 Toyota Yaris

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,812 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 445 kg more than 2005 Toyota Yaris.

Because 2008 Toyota Condor 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 2008 Toyota Condor. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Yaris, 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (135 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Yaris.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Toyota Condor 2005 Toyota Yaris
Make Toyota Toyota
Model Condor Yaris
Year Released 2008 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1812 cc 998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 64 HP
Torque 135 Nm 90 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 4100 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 8 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 1360 kg 915 kg
Vehicle Length 5020 mm 3650 mm
Vehicle Height 1770 mm 1510 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2380 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 8.1 L/100km 5.4 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L


 

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