1989 Avanti Avanti vs. 2007 Toyota Avanza
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avanza is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,002 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Avanti Avanti (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Avanza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 594 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avanza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1989 Avanti Avanti (325 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avanza. (141 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1989 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avanza. 1989 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2007 Toyota Avanza has manual transmission. 2007 Toyota Avanza will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Avanti Avanti | 2007 Toyota Avanza | |
| Make | Avanti | Toyota |
| Model | Avanti | Avanza |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 5002 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 325 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1704 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2660 mm |
