1988 Honda Concerto vs. 2002 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2002 Toyota Avensis is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,993 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda Concerto (135 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 591 kg more than 1988 Honda Concerto.
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 Avensis (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda Concerto. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda Concerto | 2002 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Honda | Toyota |
| Model | Concerto | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 61 L |
