2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2008 Toyota Yaris is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Toyota Yaris. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Toyota Yaris would be higher. Both 2008 Toyota Yaris and 2007 Toyota Yaris are equipped with a 1,299 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 83 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2008 Toyota Yaris (125 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Yaris | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Yaris | Yaris |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 125 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.5 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
