1989 Honda Concerto vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Concerto (129 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Concerto should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 255 kg more than 1989 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, 2003 Toyota Avensis (149 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Honda Concerto. (142 Nm @ 5700 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Honda Concerto | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Concerto | Avensis |
Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5700 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2630 mm |