2008 Toyota Yaris vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2008 Toyota Yaris and 2008 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 352 kg more than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
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 Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Yaris. (121 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Toyota Yaris | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Yaris | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1024 kg | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |
