1996 Fiat Marea vs. 2003 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2003 Toyota Avensis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Fiat Marea. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Fiat Marea would be higher. At 1,996 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Fiat Marea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Fiat Marea (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Fiat Marea should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 85 kg more than 1996 Fiat Marea.
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, 1996 Fiat Marea (186 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1996 Fiat Marea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Fiat Marea | 2003 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Fiat | Toyota |
| Model | Marea | Avensis |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 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 | 1255 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 60 L |
