2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 2001 Vauxhall Astra
To start off, 2001 Vauxhall Astra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Avensis. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Avensis would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Vauxhall Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Vauxhall Astra (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Astra should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Astra weights approximately 155 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis. 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, 2001 Vauxhall Astra (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Vauxhall Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avensis | 2001 Vauxhall Astra | |
| Make | Toyota | Vauxhall |
| Model | Avensis | Astra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2620 mm |
