1990 Toyota Corolla vs. 2000 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2000 Toyota Echo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Corolla (74 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Echo weights approximately 15 kg more than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2000 Toyota Echo (122 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Toyota Corolla. (103 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Toyota Corolla | 2000 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Corolla | Echo |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 73.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2380 mm |
