2009 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Tacoma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Tacoma would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2011 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 552 kg more than 2011 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Fit. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit. 2011 Honda Fit has automatic transmission and 2009 Toyota Tacoma has manual transmission. 2009 Toyota Tacoma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Toyota Tacoma | 2011 Honda Fit | |
Make | Toyota | Honda |
Model | Tacoma | Fit |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 237 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 361 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 40 L |