2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 1981 Toyota Blizzard
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Blizzard. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Blizzard would be higher. At 2,188 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Blizzard is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Blizzard weights approximately 25 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1981 Toyota Blizzard is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Blizzard 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 Avensis (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Blizzard. (142 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Blizzard.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avensis | 1981 Toyota Blizzard | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avensis | Blizzard |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2030 mm |
