1998 Toyota Starlet vs. 2008 Toyota Aygo
To start off, 2008 Toyota Aygo is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,332 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Starlet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Toyota Starlet (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Starlet should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Aygo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Aygo weights approximately 115 kg more than 1998 Toyota Starlet.
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, 1998 Toyota Starlet (101 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Aygo. (93 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Starlet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Aygo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Toyota Starlet | 2008 Toyota Aygo | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Starlet | Aygo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1332 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3405 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1615 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
