2009 Ford Fiesta vs. 2006 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2009 Ford Fiesta is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota RunX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota RunX would be higher. At 1,793 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota RunX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota RunX (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2009 Ford Fiesta. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota RunX should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Fiesta.
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 Ford Fiesta (204 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota RunX. (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Ford Fiesta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Fiesta | 2006 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Ford | Toyota |
| Model | Fiesta | RunX |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |
