2000 Toyota Avalon vs. 2010 GMC Terrain
To start off, 2010 GMC Terrain is newer by 10 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 98 more horse power than 2010 GMC Terrain. (182 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2010 GMC Terrain. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 GMC Terrain weights approximately 178 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Toyota Avalon (289 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 GMC Terrain. (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 GMC Terrain.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avalon | 2010 GMC Terrain | |
| Make | Toyota | GMC |
| Model | Avalon | Terrain |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 289 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1718 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4707 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1684 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2858 mm |
