1999 Toyota Paseo vs. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Paseo would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta (101 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Paseo. (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Paseo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 351 kg more than 1999 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 Volkswagen Jetta (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Paseo. (130 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Toyota Paseo | 2007 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Paseo | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 90 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1271 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2580 mm |
