1999 Mazda 121 vs. 1999 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 1999 Mazda 121 and 1999 Toyota Yaris were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Yaris (84 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 Mazda 121. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda 121. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda 121 weights approximately 26 kg more than 1999 Toyota Yaris.
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, 1999 Toyota Yaris (131 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda 121. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda 121.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda 121 | 1999 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Mazda | Toyota |
| Model | 121 | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1241 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 71 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 991 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 3620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2380 mm |
