2007 Toyota Avanza vs. 1999 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avanza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avanza (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Toyota Echo. (84 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avanza should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota Echo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avanza weights approximately 185 kg more than 1999 Toyota Echo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Avanza (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Echo. (123 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avanza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Toyota Avanza | 1999 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avanza | Echo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.3 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
