2009 Honda FR-V vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Honda FR-V is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda FR-V (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda FR-V should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
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 Honda FR-V (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda FR-V | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | FR-V | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 60 L |
