2000 Toyota Echo vs. 2010 Jeep Compass
To start off, 2010 Jeep Compass is newer by 10 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Compass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Compass (172 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Echo. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Compass should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Compass weights approximately 454 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, 2010 Jeep Compass (223 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Echo. (122 Nm). This means 2010 Jeep Compass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Echo | 2010 Jeep Compass | |
| Make | Toyota | Jeep |
| Model | Echo | Compass |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 223 Nm |
| 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 | 1394 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 4404 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1656 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2634 mm |
