2002 Toyota Will vs. 2000 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2002 Toyota Will is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Will (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Solara. (187 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Solara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Solara weights approximately 620 kg more than 2002 Toyota Will.
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, 2002 Toyota Will (298 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Solara. (283 Nm). This means 2002 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Solara. 2002 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Solara has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Solara will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Will | 2000 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Will | Solara |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1297 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2610 mm |
