2000 Toyota Avensis vs. 2008 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2008 Toyota Camry is newer by 8 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Toyota Avensis (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Camry. (147 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Camry weights approximately 64 kg more than 2000 Toyota Avensis.
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 Avensis (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Camry. (187 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Camry. 2008 Toyota Camry 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. 2008 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Toyota Avensis | 2008 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Toyota | Toyota |
| Model | Avensis | Camry |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 147 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1384 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 65 L |
