1992 Renault Express vs. 2007 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avensis is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Renault Express would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1992 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1992 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 532 kg more than 1992 Renault Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 Toyota Avensis (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Renault Express. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Renault Express | 2007 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 197 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1352 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
