1998 Honda Step Wagon vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Honda Step Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Honda Step Wagon would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1998 Honda Step Wagon. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Step Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Step Wagon weights approximately 88 kg more than 2005 Toyota Avensis.
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, 2005 Toyota Avensis (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Step Wagon. (185 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Step Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Step Wagon | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Honda | Toyota |
Model | Step Wagon | Avensis |
Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2362 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 154 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1362 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |