1998 Toyota Paseo vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Paseo would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Paseo. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Paseo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 630 kg more than 1998 Toyota Paseo. 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Paseo | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Paseo | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.5 mm | 82.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2760 mm |
