2000 Toyota Avalon vs. 2011 Ford Focus
To start off, 2011 Ford Focus is newer by 11 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avalon (210 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2011 Ford Focus. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Avalon weights approximately 491 kg more than 2011 Ford Focus. 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 (298 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Focus. (184 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Focus. 2000 Toyota Avalon has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Focus has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Focus 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 Toyota Avalon | 2011 Ford Focus | |
| Make | Toyota | Ford |
| Model | Avalon | Focus |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1681 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4445 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1722 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1488 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2614 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
