1993 Renault Express vs. 2006 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Avensis is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Renault Express would be higher. At 2,231 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avensis (175 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 1993 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1993 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 790 kg more than 1993 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, 2006 Toyota Avensis (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Renault Express. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Renault Express | 2006 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Renault | Toyota |
| Model | Express | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
