2000 Toyota Avalon vs. 2004 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2004 Toyota Mark II is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avalon would be higher. 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 124 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Mark II. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avalon.
Because 2004 Toyota Mark II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avalon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Mark II 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 Toyota Avalon (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Mark II. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avalon | 2004 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avalon | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
