1997 Toyota Paseo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Golf is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Toyota Paseo would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Paseo (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Paseo should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 360 kg more than 1997 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, 2007 Volkswagen Golf (133 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Toyota Paseo | 2007 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Paseo | Golf |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
