2009 Fiat Idea vs. 2010 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2010 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Fiat Idea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Fiat Idea would be higher. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Yaris (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Idea. (94 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Idea weights approximately 101 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Toyota Yaris (139 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Idea. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Idea.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Idea | 2010 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Idea | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1049 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1689 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 42 L |
