1998 Subaru SVX vs. 2013 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2013 Toyota Avalon is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Subaru SVX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Subaru SVX would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Toyota Avalon (264 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1998 Subaru SVX. (218 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1998 Subaru SVX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Subaru SVX weights approximately 30 kg more than 2013 Toyota Avalon.
Because 1998 Subaru SVX is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Subaru SVX will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Subaru SVX. (301 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Subaru SVX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Subaru SVX | 2013 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Subaru | Toyota |
| Model | SVX | Avalon |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3318 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 264 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.9 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1460 mm |
