2000 Toyota Echo vs. 2004 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2004 Toyota Yaris is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Echo (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Echo weights approximately 22 kg more than 2004 Toyota Yaris. 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, 2000 Toyota Echo (122 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm). This means 2000 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Echo | 2004 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Echo | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 69 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 66.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 918 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2470 mm |
