2005 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Ypsilon and 2005 Toyota Echo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Echo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Echo (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 343 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo.
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, 2005 Lancia Ypsilon (180 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Echo. (143 Nm). This means 2005 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Ypsilon | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Ypsilon | Echo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |
