2000 Suzuki Samurai vs. 2010 Toyota Avensis
To start off, 2010 Toyota Avensis is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Suzuki Samurai. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Suzuki Samurai would be higher. Both 2000 Suzuki Samurai and 2010 Toyota Avensis are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Avensis (145 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. (62 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 152 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Suzuki Samurai is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Suzuki Samurai 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, 2010 Toyota Avensis (196 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Samurai. (116 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Samurai.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Suzuki Samurai | 2010 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Suzuki | Toyota |
| Model | Samurai | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 116 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1332 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1490 mm |
