2000 Opel Agila vs. 2000 Toyota Avalon

To start off, both 2000 Opel Agila 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 208 more horse power than 2000 Opel Agila. (72 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 510 kg more than 2000 Opel Agila. 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 Toyota Avalon (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Agila. (110 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Agila. 2000 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2000 Opel Agila has manual transmission. 2000 Opel Agila 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 Opel Agila 2000 Toyota Avalon
Make Opel Toyota
Model Agila Avalon
Year Released 2000 2000
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1248 cc 2995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 72 HP 280 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 110 Nm 289 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 72.5 mm 86 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.6 mm 86 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1030 kg 1540 kg
Vehicle Length 3510 mm 4880 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1700 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2370 mm 2730 mm


 

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