Everyone knows how often the Toyota Vios and Honda City are pitted as direct competitors in the compact sedan segment and both have loyal followings. Specs and features can be easily compared, but the long term ownership experience is made up of many things that aren’t immediately apparent when taking a test drive or reading a brochure. This means time of reliable life of such things like: maintenance costs, availability of parts to carry out repairs, retaining resale value of the car and how well it wears out after 3, 5 or more years of use as well as how it will perform and provide comfort. In addition, it deals with the quality of Toyota against Honda after sales service which can essentially make or break owner satisfaction. That’s important information for potential buyers to learn, as it helps us to understand these long term factors rather than just mapping out the actual purchase.