1999 Subaru Vivio vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Subaru Vivio. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Subaru Vivio would be higher. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Yaris (74 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1999 Subaru Vivio. (43 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1999 Subaru Vivio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 470 kg more than 1999 Subaru Vivio. 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, 2004 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Subaru Vivio. (54 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2004 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Subaru Vivio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Subaru Vivio | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | Vivio | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 658 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2610 mm |
