2009 Honda Fit vs. 2005 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 2009 Honda Fit is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota 4Runner. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota 4Runner would be higher. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota 4Runner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (270 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota 4Runner should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota 4Runner weights approximately 492 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota 4Runner (434 Nm) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota 4Runner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Fit | 2005 Toyota 4Runner | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Fit | 4Runner |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 117 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1953 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.1 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 87 L |
