2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 2002 Toyota RAV4
To start off, 2002 Toyota RAV4 is newer by 2 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Toyota RAV4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota RAV4 (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota RAV4 should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota RAV4 weights approximately 170 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, 2002 Toyota RAV4 (250 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Toyota Avensis. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota RAV4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avensis | 2002 Toyota RAV4 | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avensis | RAV4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 150 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
