1996 Toyota Paseo vs. 2010 Hyundai i20
To start off, 2010 Hyundai i20 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Paseo 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 12 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai i20. (77 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai i20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai i20 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1996 Toyota Paseo.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai i20. (119 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Paseo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai i20.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Paseo | 2010 Hyundai i20 | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Paseo | i20 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 77 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2525 mm |
