2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
To start off, 2000 Toyota Avensis is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Frontera would be higher. At 2,171 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (115 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 585 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera has automatic transmission and 2000 Toyota Avensis has manual transmission. 2000 Toyota Avensis will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avensis | 1999 Vauxhall Frontera | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Avensis | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2171 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
