2009 Toyota Yaris vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2009 Toyota Yaris is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Xedos 9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Xedos 9 would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 Toyota Yaris. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Yaris. (140 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Yaris | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Toyota | Xedos |
| Model | Yaris | 9 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1494 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
