2000 Toyota Echo vs. 1997 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 2000 Toyota Echo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Volkswagen Golf. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Volkswagen Golf would be higher. At 1,595 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 270 kg more than 2000 Toyota Echo. 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, 1997 Volkswagen Golf (145 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 1997 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Echo | 1997 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Echo | Golf |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1595 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2520 mm |
