2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2009 Fiat 500 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. At 1,296 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Yaris (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat 500 weights approximately 45 kg more than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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 Fiat 500 (145 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris. 2007 Toyota Yaris has automatic transmission and 2009 Fiat 500 has manual transmission. 2009 Fiat 500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Toyota Yaris will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Fiat 500 | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Fiat | Toyota |
Model | 500 | Yaris |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 121 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 72.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.2 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 42 L |