1978 Toyota Tercel vs. 1996 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1996 Toyota Paseo is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Tercel. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Tercel would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Paseo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Paseo weights approximately 50 kg more than 1978 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Toyota Paseo (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Tercel. (102 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Toyota Tercel | 1996 Toyota Paseo | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Tercel | Paseo |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1452 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2390 mm |
