1994 Plymouth Acclaim vs. 2003 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2003 Toyota Echo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Echo (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Acclaim. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Acclaim. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Plymouth Acclaim weights approximately 244 kg more than 2003 Toyota Echo.
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, 1994 Plymouth Acclaim (183 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Echo. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Plymouth Acclaim | 2003 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Plymouth | Toyota |
| Model | Acclaim | Echo |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2590 mm |
