2009 Honda Fit vs. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (246 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 439 kg more than 2009 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser (380 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 2009 Honda Fit has manual transmission. 2009 Honda Fit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Honda Fit | 2003 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Fit | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 246 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 380 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 87 L |