2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2000 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport and 2000 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 515 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis. 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2000 Toyota Avensis | |
Make | Chevrolet | Toyota |
Model | Trans Sport | Avensis |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Minivan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 183 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2610 mm |