2000 Dodge Avenger vs. 2006 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2006 Toyota Avalon is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Avenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Avenger would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 104 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Avenger. (164 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Avenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Avenger weights approximately 97 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2006 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Avenger. (234 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Avenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Avenger | 2006 Toyota Avalon | |
| Make | Dodge | Toyota |
| Model | Avenger | Avalon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 3458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 164 HP | 268 HP |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4350 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 70 L |
