2000 Ford Taurus vs. 2000 Honda Avancier
To start off, both 2000 Ford Taurus and 2000 Honda Avancier were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,961 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Ford Taurus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Taurus (201 HP) has 53 more horse power than 2000 Honda Avancier. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Taurus should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Avancier weights approximately 114 kg more than 2000 Ford Taurus.
Because 2000 Honda Avancier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ford Taurus. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Avancier 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 Ford Taurus (251 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Taurus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Taurus | 2000 Honda Avancier | |
| Make | Ford | Honda |
| Model | Taurus | Avancier |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2961 cc | 2251 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2770 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
