2000 Audi A4 vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon

To start off, both 2000 Audi A4 and 2000 Toyota Avalon were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (280 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2000 Audi A4. (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 35 kg more than 2000 Audi A4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2000 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A4 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, 2000 Audi A4 (300 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avalon. (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avalon. 2000 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2000 Audi A4 has manual transmission. 2000 Audi A4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Avalon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Audi A4 2000 Toyota Avalon
Make Audi Toyota
Model A4 Avalon
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2967 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 217 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 300 Nm 289 Nm
Torque RPM 3200 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 92.8 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1505 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 4550 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2730 mm


 

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