Toyota Ractis vs Toyota IST Comparison

This article compares the Toyota Ractis and the Toyota IST, examining key aspects such as fuel consumption, interior and exterior features, and pricing. The Toyota Ractis, named from a combination of “Run,” “Activity,” and “Space,” is a five-door, five-seat mini MPV, based on the Toyota Vitz/Yaris. It has been in production since 2005 and currently … Read more

Toyota Ractis vs. Nissan Note Comparison

Toyota Ractis and Nissan Note are two first-generation B-Custom packages compact hatchbacks that have elicited immense interest as used Japanese export cars in Africa. The target customers of both vehicles are the same, which includes buyers focused on the practicality, efficiency, and versatility essential to driving in the city and its surroundings. The Toyota Ractis, characterized by acceptable legroom and high durability, caters to purchasers interested in comfort and dependability. On the other hand, the Nissan Note targets customers who want a modern touch and a new look on the same note. The Note has new features that make it attractive to those who are concerned with the new technology and the efficiency of the car.

Though the two vehicles come in roughly the same size and serve approximately the same purpose, there are clear differences in their performance that relate to the distinct advantages each of their manufacturers possesses. While promoting durability and low maintenance consumption, Toyota underlines such values while Nissan pays special attention to such exclusive options as high performance. This comparison shows how both vehicles cater to different market requirements and choices, thus enabling any used car buyer to choose the most appropriate hatchback to meet his or her needs. Regardless of whether you are an admirer of the Ractis’s sheer size and longevity or the Note’s state-of-the-art gizmos and fuel economy, this guide will assist you in choosing which of these two much-loved hatchbacks is the best fit for you. Stay tuned to discover more about them and find out what kind of features, performance, and considerate value for money they offer.

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Which Engine Size is Best for You?

by Takudzwa Masvaure In Zimbabwe

A car’s engine size, also known as the engine capacity or simply CC, is the size of the volume swept by each of the cylinders, which inside combine and burn air and fuel to generate energy. The larger the engine size, the more fuel your vehicle consumes, the more power it produces, and the more your car accelerates.

Engine capacity is also measured in litres—at times you may see such things as 2.0i or 3.0D written on the outside of a vehicle, and these simply stand for 2-litre petrol engine or 3-litre diesel engine, respectively. The size of the engine ultimately decides the power and bottom-line price you will pay, so it is an important factor to consider.

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